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Housing Authority of Elgin

Housing Authority of Elgin is based in Elgin, Kane County, IL and administers 1,164 Section 8 vouchers.

HUD PHA code IL092. Program type: Combined. Households served: 971. Occupancy: 83%. ZIP codes served: 34.

Payment standards

The maximum subsidy this authority uses for Housing Choice Vouchers, effective 2025-01-01.

Area	Studio	1 bedroom	2 bedroom	3 bedroom	4 bedroom	5 bedroom
Algonquin	$2,211	$2,365	$2,673	$3,432	$4,037	$4,643
Batavia	$1,507	$1,617	$1,826	$2,343	$2,750	$3,163
Big Rock	$1,474	$1,573	$1,782	$2,288	$2,684	$3,087
Burlington	$1,419	$1,518	$1,716	$2,200	$2,585	$2,973
Carpentersville	$1,683	$1,804	$2,035	$2,618	$3,069	$3,529
Dundee	$1,595	$1,705	$1,925	$2,475	$2,904	$3,340
Elburn	$1,892	$2,024	$2,288	$2,937	$3,454	$3,972
Elgin	$2,409	$2,574	$1,749	$2,299	$4,378	$3,112
Geneva	$2,090	$2,244	$2,530	$3,245	$3,817	$4,390
Gilberts	$2,002	$2,134	$2,409	$3,102	$3,641	$4,187
Hampshire	$1,980	$2,123	$2,398	$3,080	$3,619	$4,162
Kanville	$1,364	$1,463	$1,650	$2,123	$2,486	$2,859

Source: authority's payment standard schedule. Checked against HUD Fair Market Rent for these ZIP codes.

Waiting lists

Program	Status	Source
Public housing	Opening soon	Authority's page

As published on the authority's website when we last checked it. Confirm with the authority before applying.

Latest from Housing Authority of Elgin

2026-10-072026 Tax Abatement Applications
The Housing Authority of Elgin has updated payment standards for all bedroom sizes starting January 1, 2027, to comply with HUD requirements.
2026-09-04Utility Allowance Sept. Public Notice 2027
The Housing Authority of Elgin has updated its payment standards for all bedroom sizes, effective January 1, 2027, to comply with HUD regulations.
2026-08-25Utility Allowance Public Notice 2027
This notice details the specific utility allowance schedules for various developments and unit types, which are set to begin on January 1, 2025.
2026-06-19RFP for Audit Services due July 7, 2026
The Housing Authority of Elgin is seeking proposals from firms to provide audit services, with a submission deadline of July 7, 2026.
2026-06-03RFP for Audit Services
The Housing Authority of Elgin is requesting proposals for audit services to be conducted under a contract with the authority.

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
60010	$2,520	$2,670	$3,020	$3,880	$4,440
60102	$2,240	$2,380	$2,690	$3,460	$3,950
60103	$2,080	$2,200	$2,490	$3,200	$3,660
60109	$1,530	$1,620	$1,830	$2,350	$2,690
60110	$1,690	$1,790	$2,020	$2,600	$2,970
60118	$1,740	$1,850	$2,090	$2,690	$3,070
60119	$1,950	$2,070	$2,340	$3,010	$3,440
60120	$1,590	$1,690	$1,910	$2,460	$2,810
60123	$1,490	$1,580	$1,790	$2,300	$2,630
60124	$2,240	$2,380	$2,690	$3,460	$3,950
60134	$2,050	$2,180	$2,460	$3,160	$3,610
60136	$2,210	$2,350	$2,650	$3,410	$3,890
60140	$1,630	$1,750	$2,020	$2,630	$3,000
60142	$1,770	$1,880	$2,120	$2,730	$3,110
60144	$1,300	$1,380	$1,560	$2,010	$2,290
60151	$1,790	$1,910	$2,240	$2,930	$3,350
60174	$2,040	$2,160	$2,440	$3,140	$3,580
60175	$2,520	$2,670	$3,020	$3,880	$4,440
60177	$1,900	$2,020	$2,280	$2,930	$3,350
60178	$1,120	$1,230	$1,570	$2,130	$2,440
60183	$2,520	$2,670	$3,020	$3,880	$4,440
60184	$1,940	$2,060	$2,330	$2,990	$3,420
60185	$1,650	$1,750	$1,980	$2,550	$2,910
60502	$2,280	$2,420	$2,730	$3,510	$4,010
60504	$2,250	$2,380	$2,700	$3,470	$3,960
60505	$1,510	$1,600	$1,810	$2,330	$2,660
60506	$1,530	$1,620	$1,830	$2,350	$2,690
60510	$1,500	$1,590	$1,800	$2,310	$2,640
60511	$1,540	$1,630	$1,990	$2,610	$2,940
60538	$1,890	$1,930	$2,410	$3,120	$3,400
60539	$1,660	$1,760	$1,990	$2,560	$2,920
60542	$1,920	$2,040	$2,300	$2,960	$3,380
60543	$1,590	$1,600	$2,090	$2,720	$2,890
60554	$1,460	$1,550	$1,750	$2,250	$2,570

Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, FY2027.

Contact

Housing Authority of Elgin

130 S State St, Elgin, IL 60123

Phone: (847) 742-3853

Official website: haelgin.org

Email updates

About Housing Authority of Elgin

Overview

The Housing Authority of Elgin operates as a voucher-only agency, administering 1,164 Section 8 vouchers. It serves 971 households, with an occupancy rate of 83%. The agency's combined program type integrates various housing assistance initiatives to support low-income families in Elgin, Illinois.

Scale and standing

Among the two authorities serving the same ZIP codes, the Housing Authority of Elgin ranks second by voucher count, behind the Housing Authority of the City of Aurora, which administers 1,499 vouchers. On a broader scale, it stands at 15th in the state of Illinois, out of 66 authorities with Section 8 vouchers.

Rent standards in the area it covers

The two-bedroom Fair Market Rent (FMR) in Elgin ranges from $1,410 to $2,670, with an average of $1,998. This is significantly higher than the state average of $1,272. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom unit is found in ZIP code 60175, while the lowest is in ZIP code 60178.

Cities served

Section 8 Fair Market Rent by city in this authority's jurisdiction.

Other housing authorities serving these ZIP codes

Multiple authorities administer vouchers across the same area.

Housing Authority of the City of Aurora
Aurora, IL, 1,499 vouchers

Source: US HUD Public Housing Authority data; Fair Market Rent FY2027. This is an independent reference page, not the authority's own site.