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Housing Authority of Edgar County
Housing Authority of Edgar County is based in Paris, Edgar County, IL and administers 79 Section 8 vouchers and 200 public housing units.
HUD PHA code IL120. Program type: Combined. Households served: 254. Occupancy: 91%. ZIP codes served: 15.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, FY2027.
Contact
Housing Authority of Edgar County
230 S High St, Paris, IL 61944
Phone: (217) 465-8458
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About Housing Authority of Edgar County
Overview
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.
Scale and standing
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.
Rent standards in the area it covers
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.
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.