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Housing Authority of Marion County
Housing Authority of Marion County is based in Centralia, Marion County, IL and administers 282 Section 8 vouchers and 445 public housing units.
HUD PHA code IL057. Program type: Combined. Households served: 653. Occupancy: 89%. ZIP codes served: 15.
Utility allowances
Monthly allowances for tenant-paid utilities (Mobile Home), effective 2026-08-01. Rent plus these must fit under the payment standard.
| Utility | Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedroom | 3 bedroom | 4 bedroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heating (Natural Gas) | $38 | $45 | $59 | $75 | $94 |
| Heating (Electric) | $27 | $33 | $43 | $55 | $68 |
| Heating (Bottle Gas) | $51 | $62 | $80 | $102 | $128 |
| Heating (Oil) | $83 | $100 | $129 | $166 | $208 |
| Cooking (Natural Gas) | $6 | $8 | $10 | $13 | $16 |
| Cooking (Electric) | $7 | $9 | $11 | $14 | $18 |
| Cooking (Bottle Gas) | $8 | $11 | $14 | $18 | $22 |
| Other Electric | $23 | $29 | $40 | $49 | $61 |
| Air Conditioning | $7 | $10 | $13 | $16 | $19 |
| Water Heating (Natural Gas) | $8 | $10 | $13 | $16 | $20 |
| Water Heating (Electric) | $8 | $10 | $14 | $17 | $21 |
| Water Heating (Bottle Gas) | $10 | $13 | $18 | $22 | $27 |
| Water Heating (Oil) | $17 | $22 | $29 | $36 | $45 |
| Water | $38 | $54 | $70 | $90 | $102 |
| Sewer | $55 | $65 | $75 | $88 | $96 |
| Range/Microwave | $6 | $6 | $6 | $6 | $6 |
Waiting lists
| Program | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Public housing | Open | Authority's page |
As published on the authority's website when we last checked it. Confirm with the authority before applying.
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 |
| 62807 | $660 | $770 | $930 | $1,210 | $1,550 |
| 62830 | $710 | $720 | $930 | $1,130 | $1,390 |
| 62838 | $740 | $780 | $990 | $1,270 | $1,440 |
| 62849 | $660 | $770 | $930 | $1,210 | $1,550 |
| 62851 | $710 | $750 | $970 | $1,190 | $1,460 |
| 62853 | $860 | $1,000 | $1,210 | $1,570 | $2,020 |
| 62854 | $660 | $770 | $930 | $1,210 | $1,550 |
| 62870 | $700 | $820 | $990 | $1,290 | $1,650 |
| 62875 | $800 | $890 | $1,090 | $1,420 | $1,760 |
| 62881 | $660 | $770 | $930 | $1,210 | $1,550 |
| 62882 | $690 | $790 | $960 | $1,250 | $1,610 |
| 62889 | $720 | $770 | $970 | $1,200 | $1,420 |
| 62892 | $780 | $870 | $1,060 | $1,380 | $1,720 |
| 62893 | $740 | $810 | $1,010 | $1,270 | $1,550 |
Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, FY2027.
Contact
Housing Authority of Marion County
719 Howard St, Centralia, IL 62801
Phone: (618) 532-1894
Official website: mchahomes.org
Email updates
About Housing Authority of Marion County
Overview
The Housing Authority of Marion County operates 445 public housing units and administers 282 Section 8 vouchers, serving a total of 653 households. With an occupancy rate of 89%, the authority offers a combined program, providing both housing units and rental assistance to meet the diverse needs of the community.
Scale and standing
Among the 66 housing authorities in Illinois, the Housing Authority of Marion County ranks 36th in terms of the number of Section 8 vouchers it administers. This places it in the middle tier of voucher providers within the state, reflecting its significant role in supporting local families and individuals with affordable housing options.
Rent standards in the area it covers
The two-bedroom Fair Market Rent (FMR) in Marion County ranges from $920 to $1160, with an average of $986. This is lower than the state average of $1272. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom unit is found in ZIP code 62853 at $1160, while the lowest is in ZIP code 62807 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.