Program: Section 8 · Public housing units: 0 · Section 8 vouchers: 297 · Households served: 144 · Occupancy: 48% · ZIP codes served: 15
The Housing Authority of the County of Boone operates as a voucher-only agency, administering 297 Section 8 vouchers. These vouchers support 144 households, with an occupancy rate of 48%. The agency does not manage any public housing units, focusing solely on providing rental assistance to low-income families in Boone County, Illinois.
Among the 66 housing authorities in Illinois that offer Section 8 vouchers, the Housing Authority of the County of Boone ranks 34th in terms of voucher size. This places it in the middle tier of voucher administrators within the state, reflecting its significant but not dominant role in providing rental assistance to the local community.
The two-bedroom Fair Market Rent (FMR) in Boone County ranges from $1,070 to $1,760, with an average of $1,357. This is slightly higher than the state average of $1,272. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom unit is found in ZIP code 61011 at $1,760, while the lowest is in ZIP code 61016 at $1,070.
| ZIP | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60033 | $1,370 | $1,450 | $1,640 | $2,110 | $2,410 |
| 60135 | $1,070 | $1,180 | $1,510 | $2,050 | $2,350 |
| 60145 | $880 | $970 | $1,240 | $1,680 | $1,990 |
| 60146 | $1,090 | $1,200 | $1,540 | $2,090 | $2,390 |
| 61008 | $800 | $880 | $1,150 | $1,510 | $1,550 |
| 61011 | $1,230 | $1,350 | $1,760 | $2,320 | $2,370 |
| 61012 | $730 | $810 | $1,060 | $1,400 | $1,440 |
| 61016 | $740 | $810 | $1,060 | $1,400 | $1,440 |
| 61038 | $990 | $1,080 | $1,310 | $1,710 | $1,860 |
| 61065 | $1,230 | $1,350 | $1,760 | $2,320 | $2,370 |
| 61073 | $1,090 | $1,200 | $1,570 | $2,070 | $2,110 |
| 61080 | $750 | $820 | $1,070 | $1,410 | $1,440 |
| 61107 | $840 | $920 | $1,210 | $1,590 | $1,630 |
| 61111 | $870 | $960 | $1,250 | $1,650 | $1,680 |
| 61114 | $1,030 | $1,130 | $1,480 | $1,950 | $1,990 |
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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