Program: Combined · Public housing units: 982 · Section 8 vouchers: 1,249 · Households served: 1,311 · Occupancy: 67% · ZIP codes served: 27
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.
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.
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.
| ZIP | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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: US HUD Public Housing Authority data; Fair Market Rent FY2027. This is an independent reference page, not the authority's own site.
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