Housing authoritiesILHousing Authority of the County of Jackson, IL.
Housing Authority of the County of Jackson, IL.
Housing Authority of the County of Jackson, IL. is based in Murphysboro, Jackson County, IL and administers 656 Section 8 vouchers and 780 public housing units.
HUD PHA code IL053. Program type: Combined. Households served: 951. Occupancy: 67%. ZIP codes served: 22.
Utility allowances
Monthly allowances for tenant-paid utilities (Multi-Family (Row House/Townhouse/Semi-Det/Duplex)), effective 2024-04-01. Rent plus these must fit under the payment standard.
| Utility | Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedroom | 3 bedroom | 4 bedroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heating (Natural Gas) | $24 | $28 | $31 | $36 | $39 |
| Heating (Bottle Gas/Propane) | $99 | $119 | $133 | $153 | $167 |
| Heating (Electric (Ameren)) | $26 | $30 | $38 | $47 | $55 |
| Heating (Electric (Egypt)) | $26 | $30 | $39 | $47 | $56 |
| Heating (Electric Heat Pump (Ameren)) | $19 | $22 | $26 | $29 | $33 |
| Heating (Electric Heat Pump (Egypt)) | $19 | $22 | $26 | $30 | $33 |
| Cooking (Natural Gas) | $3 | $3 | $4 | $5 | $7 |
| Cooking (Bottle Gas/Propane) | $10 | $10 | $17 | $24 | $31 |
| Cooking (Electric (Ameren)) | $5 | $6 | $9 | $12 | $15 |
| Cooking (Electric (Egypt)) | $5 | $6 | $9 | $11 | $14 |
| Other Electric & Cooling (Electric (Ameren)) | $26 | $30 | $42 | $54 | $64 |
| Other Electric & Cooling (Electric (Egypt)) | $24 | $28 | $39 | $50 | $61 |
| Air Conditioning (Electric (Ameren)) | $8 | $9 | $16 | $23 | $29 |
| Air Conditioning (Electric (Egypt)) | $7 | $8 | $13 | $19 | $25 |
| Water Heater (Natural Gas) | $7 | $9 | $12 | $16 | $19 |
| Water Heater (Bottle Gas/Propane) | $31 | $37 | $51 | $68 | $82 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, FY2027.
Contact
Housing Authority of the County of Jackson, IL.
300 N 7th St, Murphysboro, IL 62966
Phone: (618) 684-3183
Email updates
About Housing Authority of the County of Jackson, IL.
Overview
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.
Scale and standing
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.
Rent standards in the area it covers
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.
Cities served
Section 8 Fair Market Rent by city in this authority's jurisdiction.
Source: US HUD Public Housing Authority data; Fair Market Rent FY2027. This is an independent reference page, not the authority's own site.