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Decatur Housing Authority
Decatur Housing Authority is based in Decatur, Macon County, IL and administers 1,249 Section 8 vouchers and 982 public housing units.
HUD PHA code IL012. Program type: Combined. Households served: 1,311. Occupancy: 67%. ZIP codes served: 27.
Waiting lists
Not published. We have not found a waiting list status on this authority's website. Contact the authority to ask whether its lists are open.
Fair Market Rent by ZIP code (FY2027)
HUD Fair Market Rent for each ZIP code this authority serves. Each ZIP code links to its own rent page.
| ZIP code | Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedroom | 3 bedroom | 4 bedroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 61749 | $760 | $770 | $1,010 | $1,250 | $1,680 |
| 61756 | $820 | $830 | $1,060 | $1,360 | $1,680 |
| 61818 | $1,010 | $1,030 | $1,210 | $1,520 | $1,590 |
| 61830 | $1,090 | $1,110 | $1,310 | $1,660 | $1,760 |
| 61882 | $850 | $860 | $1,070 | $1,300 | $1,780 |
| 61914 | $760 | $780 | $1,020 | $1,400 | $1,700 |
| 61925 | $760 | $770 | $960 | $1,250 | $1,540 |
| 61937 | $850 | $860 | $1,010 | $1,300 | $1,550 |
| 62501 | $1,050 | $1,050 | $1,340 | $1,730 | $2,120 |
| 62513 | $1,120 | $1,140 | $1,450 | $1,860 | $2,290 |
| 62514 | $880 | $880 | $1,130 | $1,450 | $1,780 |
| 62521 | $920 | $930 | $1,180 | $1,520 | $1,860 |
| 62522 | $810 | $820 | $1,040 | $1,340 | $1,640 |
| 62523 | $760 | $770 | $960 | $1,250 | $1,540 |
| 62526 | $830 | $830 | $1,060 | $1,370 | $1,670 |
| 62532 | $890 | $890 | $1,130 | $1,460 | $1,790 |
| 62535 | $830 | $850 | $1,060 | $1,410 | $1,670 |
| 62537 | $820 | $820 | $1,050 | $1,350 | $1,650 |
| 62539 | $760 | $880 | $1,090 | $1,450 | $1,540 |
| 62543 | $760 | $770 | $960 | $1,250 | $1,540 |
| 62544 | $860 | $860 | $1,100 | $1,420 | $1,740 |
| 62547 | $910 | $1,000 | $1,310 | $1,560 | $1,970 |
| 62549 | $760 | $770 | $970 | $1,250 | $1,540 |
| 62550 | $760 | $860 | $1,080 | $1,280 | $1,600 |
| 62551 | $800 | $810 | $1,030 | $1,330 | $1,630 |
| 62554 | $920 | $930 | $1,180 | $1,520 | $1,860 |
| 62573 | $810 | $820 | $1,040 | $1,340 | $1,640 |
Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, FY2027.
Contact
Decatur Housing Authority
1808 E Locust St, Decatur, IL 62521
Phone: (217) 423-7711
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About Decatur Housing Authority
Overview
The Decatur Housing Authority operates 982 public housing units and administers 1,249 Section 8 vouchers, serving a total of 1,311 households. With an occupancy rate of 67%, the authority runs a combined program, offering both public housing and voucher assistance to residents in Decatur, Illinois.
Scale and standing
The Decatur Housing Authority ranks 13th in the state of Illinois by the number of Section 8 vouchers it administers, out of 66 authorities. This places it among the larger voucher providers in the state, reflecting its significant role in providing housing assistance to the community.
Rent standards in the area it covers
The Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom unit in the area served by the Decatur Housing Authority ranges from $920 to $1,570, with an average of $1,084. This is below the state average of $1,272. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom is in ZIP code 62513 at $1,570, while the lowest is in ZIP code 61925 at $920.
Cities served
Section 8 Fair Market Rent by city in this authority's jurisdiction.
Source: US HUD Public Housing Authority data; Fair Market Rent FY2027. This is an independent reference page, not the authority's own site.