Program: Combined · Public housing units: 445 · Section 8 vouchers: 282 · Households served: 653 · Occupancy: 89% · ZIP codes served: 15
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.
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.
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.
| ZIP | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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: 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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