Program: Combined · Public housing units: 280 · Section 8 vouchers: 606 · Households served: 869 · Occupancy: 98% · ZIP codes served: 22
The Housing Authority of the County of DeKalb operates 280 public housing units and administers 606 Section 8 vouchers, serving a total of 869 households. With an occupancy rate of 98%, the authority runs a combined program, providing both housing units and rental assistance to meet the diverse needs of its community.
In Illinois, the Housing Authority of the County of DeKalb ranks 23rd in terms of the number of Section 8 vouchers administered, out of 66 authorities statewide. This places it in a significant position, reflecting its substantial role in providing rental assistance to families in need within the region.
The Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom unit in DeKalb County ranges from $1,250 to $2,170, with an average of $1,512. This is higher than the state average of $1,272. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom is found in ZIP code 60140 at $2,170, while the lowest is in ZIP code 60550 at $1,250.
| ZIP | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60111 | $1,070 | $1,180 | $1,510 | $2,050 | $2,350 |
| 60112 | $1,460 | $1,610 | $2,060 | $2,790 | $3,200 |
| 60115 | $1,010 | $1,110 | $1,420 | $1,920 | $2,210 |
| 60129 | $920 | $1,020 | $1,320 | $1,670 | $2,030 |
| 60135 | $1,070 | $1,180 | $1,510 | $2,050 | $2,350 |
| 60140 | $1,630 | $1,750 | $2,020 | $2,630 | $3,000 |
| 60145 | $880 | $970 | $1,240 | $1,680 | $1,990 |
| 60146 | $1,090 | $1,200 | $1,540 | $2,090 | $2,390 |
| 60150 | $1,140 | $1,260 | $1,610 | $2,180 | $2,500 |
| 60151 | $1,790 | $1,910 | $2,240 | $2,930 | $3,350 |
| 60152 | $1,240 | $1,320 | $1,490 | $1,920 | $2,190 |
| 60178 | $1,120 | $1,230 | $1,570 | $2,130 | $2,440 |
| 60511 | $1,540 | $1,630 | $1,990 | $2,610 | $2,940 |
| 60518 | $860 | $950 | $1,240 | $1,650 | $1,990 |
| 60520 | $1,480 | $1,620 | $2,080 | $2,820 | $3,230 |
| 60530 | $930 | $1,090 | $1,330 | $1,820 | $2,010 |
| 60531 | $1,140 | $1,250 | $1,630 | $2,130 | $2,610 |
| 60548 | $1,280 | $1,410 | $1,850 | $2,540 | $2,630 |
| 60550 | $940 | $1,060 | $1,340 | $1,810 | $2,080 |
| 60552 | $1,130 | $1,240 | $1,610 | $2,130 | $2,550 |
| 60556 | $970 | $1,070 | $1,370 | $1,860 | $2,130 |
| 61068 | $860 | $950 | $1,240 | $1,650 | $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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