Housing authoritiesILHousing Authority of Mt. Vernon, Illinois
Housing Authority of Mt. Vernon, Illinois
Housing Authority of Mt. Vernon, Illinois is based in Mount Vernon, Jefferson County, IL and administers 70 Section 8 vouchers.
HUD PHA code IL123. Program type: Section 8. Households served: 52. Occupancy: 74%. 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 Mt. Vernon, Illinois
619 Broadway St, Mount Vernon, IL 62864
Phone: (618) 244-6275
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About Housing Authority of Mt. Vernon, Illinois
Overview
The Housing Authority of Mt. Vernon, Illinois, operates as a voucher-only agency, administering 70 Section 8 vouchers. These vouchers support 52 households, with an occupancy rate of 74%. The agency does not manage any public housing units, focusing solely on providing rental assistance through its voucher program.
Scale and standing
Among the two housing authorities serving the same ZIP codes, the Housing Authority of Mt. Vernon ranks second by voucher count, behind the Housing Authority of Jefferson County, which administers 99 vouchers. On a broader scale, it stands at 60th in the state of Illinois, out of 66 authorities that offer Section 8 vouchers.
Rent standards in the area it covers
The two-bedroom Fair Market Rent (FMR) in the area ranges from $920 to $1060, with an average of $969. This is lower than the state average of $1272. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom unit is found in ZIP code 62898 at $1060, 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 Jefferson CountyMount Vernon, IL, 99 vouchers
Source: US HUD Public Housing Authority data; Fair Market Rent FY2027. This is an independent reference page, not the authority's own site.