Program: Combined · Public housing units: 314 · Section 8 vouchers: 99 · Households served: 326 · Occupancy: 79% · ZIP codes served: 17
The Housing Authority of Jefferson County operates 314 public housing units and administers 99 Section 8 vouchers, serving a total of 326 households. With an occupancy rate of 79%, the authority offers a combined program, providing both housing units and rental assistance to those in need.
The Housing Authority of Jefferson County ranks first among the two authorities serving the same ZIP codes in the area. It holds the 55th position in terms of voucher size among the 66 housing authorities in Illinois. Its peer, the Housing Authority of Mt. Vernon, Illinois, administers 70 Section 8 vouchers, highlighting the significant role Jefferson County plays in the region's housing support.
The two-bedroom Fair Market Rent (FMR) in Jefferson County ranges from $920 to $1,060, with an average of $969. This is lower than the state average of $1,272. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom unit is found in ZIP code 62898 at $1,060, while the lowest is in ZIP code 62830 at $920.
| ZIP | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 62801 | $700 | $790 | $960 | $1,250 | $1,550 |
| 62808 | $700 | $820 | $930 | $1,230 | $1,270 |
| 62810 | $710 | $720 | $930 | $1,150 | $1,390 |
| 62814 | $710 | $720 | $930 | $1,130 | $1,390 |
| 62816 | $770 | $770 | $1,000 | $1,190 | $1,330 |
| 62830 | $710 | $720 | $930 | $1,130 | $1,390 |
| 62836 | $700 | $720 | $940 | $1,230 | $1,320 |
| 62846 | $710 | $720 | $930 | $1,130 | $1,240 |
| 62851 | $710 | $750 | $970 | $1,190 | $1,460 |
| 62864 | $780 | $790 | $1,020 | $1,220 | $1,350 |
| 62872 | $750 | $760 | $980 | $1,170 | $1,300 |
| 62877 | $700 | $850 | $930 | $1,260 | $1,270 |
| 62883 | $700 | $750 | $960 | $1,190 | $1,410 |
| 62889 | $720 | $770 | $970 | $1,200 | $1,420 |
| 62893 | $740 | $810 | $1,010 | $1,270 | $1,550 |
| 62894 | $710 | $720 | $930 | $1,130 | $1,240 |
| 62898 | $770 | $780 | $1,010 | $1,200 | $1,340 |
Multiple authorities administer vouchers across the same area:
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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