Program: Combined · Public housing units: 200 · Section 8 vouchers: 79 · Households served: 254 · Occupancy: 91% · ZIP codes served: 15
The Housing Authority of Edgar County operates 200 public housing units and administers 79 Section 8 vouchers, serving a total of 254 households. With an occupancy rate of 91%, the authority runs a combined program, providing both rental assistance and affordable housing options to the community.
The Housing Authority of Edgar County ranks 57th in the state of Illinois in terms of the number of Section 8 vouchers administered, out of 66 authorities. This places it in the middle tier of voucher providers in the state, reflecting its significant but not dominant role in the region's housing assistance landscape.
The two-bedroom Fair Market Rent (FMR) in Edgar County ranges from $920 to $1370, with an average of $1006. This is lower than the state average of $1272. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom unit is found in ZIP code 61955 at $1370, while the lowest is in ZIP code 61943 at $920.
| ZIP | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 61810 | $850 | $860 | $1,010 | $1,300 | $1,340 |
| 61870 | $720 | $730 | $930 | $1,240 | $1,300 |
| 61876 | $720 | $730 | $930 | $1,240 | $1,300 |
| 61917 | $670 | $800 | $960 | $1,270 | $1,490 |
| 61924 | $650 | $760 | $930 | $1,230 | $1,440 |
| 61932 | $790 | $920 | $1,130 | $1,500 | $1,750 |
| 61933 | $650 | $750 | $930 | $1,220 | $1,430 |
| 61940 | $720 | $820 | $1,010 | $1,340 | $1,540 |
| 61942 | $650 | $850 | $930 | $1,230 | $1,550 |
| 61943 | $650 | $760 | $930 | $1,210 | $1,350 |
| 61944 | $650 | $760 | $930 | $1,230 | $1,440 |
| 61949 | $650 | $760 | $930 | $1,230 | $1,440 |
| 61955 | $970 | $1,140 | $1,400 | $1,850 | $2,170 |
| 62423 | $700 | $770 | $980 | $1,220 | $1,450 |
| 62441 | $710 | $780 | $1,020 | $1,220 | $1,470 |
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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