Program: Combined · Public housing units: 780 · Section 8 vouchers: 656 · Households served: 951 · Occupancy: 67% · ZIP codes served: 22
The Housing Authority of the County of Jackson, IL, manages 780 public housing units and administers 656 Section 8 vouchers, serving a total of 951 households. With an occupancy rate of 67%, the authority operates a combined program, offering both public housing and voucher assistance to residents in need.
Among the 66 housing authorities in Illinois, the Housing Authority of the County of Jackson ranks 21st 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 housing assistance.
The two-bedroom Fair Market Rent (FMR) in Jackson County ranges from $920 to $1,140, with an average of $959. This is notably lower than the state average of $1,272. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom unit is found in ZIP code 62994 at $1,140, while the lowest is in ZIP code 62916 at $920.
| ZIP | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 62272 | $650 | $710 | $930 | $1,160 | $1,480 |
| 62274 | $650 | $710 | $930 | $1,110 | $1,550 |
| 62280 | $710 | $850 | $1,000 | $1,300 | $1,400 |
| 62832 | $650 | $720 | $940 | $1,120 | $1,560 |
| 62901 | $680 | $780 | $950 | $1,240 | $1,280 |
| 62902 | $680 | $790 | $980 | $1,280 | $1,310 |
| 62903 | $670 | $790 | $960 | $1,250 | $1,290 |
| 62905 | $650 | $710 | $930 | $1,150 | $1,290 |
| 62907 | $690 | $810 | $990 | $1,290 | $1,390 |
| 62916 | $650 | $750 | $930 | $1,200 | $1,390 |
| 62918 | $750 | $820 | $1,070 | $1,400 | $1,410 |
| 62920 | $680 | $760 | $970 | $1,230 | $1,340 |
| 62924 | $710 | $820 | $1,020 | $1,330 | $1,370 |
| 62927 | $650 | $740 | $940 | $1,160 | $1,410 |
| 62932 | $650 | $760 | $930 | $1,210 | $1,250 |
| 62940 | $650 | $760 | $930 | $1,210 | $1,250 |
| 62942 | $650 | $760 | $930 | $1,210 | $1,250 |
| 62950 | $680 | $820 | $960 | $1,250 | $1,290 |
| 62958 | $720 | $840 | $1,040 | $1,350 | $1,400 |
| 62966 | $650 | $760 | $930 | $1,210 | $1,250 |
| 62975 | $650 | $750 | $940 | $1,200 | $1,270 |
| 62994 | $790 | $920 | $1,130 | $1,470 | $1,520 |
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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