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Housing Authority of Jefferson County
Housing Authority of Jefferson County is based in Mount Vernon, Jefferson County, IL and administers 99 Section 8 vouchers and 314 public housing units.
HUD PHA code IL059. Program type: Combined. Households served: 326. Occupancy: 79%. ZIP codes served: 17.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, FY2027.
Contact
Housing Authority of Jefferson County
109 Shiloh Dr, Mount Vernon, IL 62864
Phone: (618) 244-5910
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About Housing Authority of Jefferson County
Overview
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.
Scale and standing
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.
Rent standards in the area it covers
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.
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 Mt. Vernon, IllinoisMount Vernon, IL, 70 vouchers
Source: US HUD Public Housing Authority data; Fair Market Rent FY2027. This is an independent reference page, not the authority's own site.