Housing authoritiesILHousing Authority of the County of Richland
Housing Authority of the County of Richland
Housing Authority of the County of Richland is based in Olney, Richland County, IL and administers 125 Section 8 vouchers and 75 public housing units.
HUD PHA code IL096. Program type: Combined. Households served: 150. Occupancy: 75%. ZIP codes served: 9.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 62419 | $650 | $720 | $940 | $1,130 | $1,360 |
| 62421 | $650 | $720 | $940 | $1,120 | $1,390 |
| 62425 | $650 | $720 | $940 | $1,120 | $1,360 |
| 62448 | $650 | $710 | $930 | $1,110 | $1,340 |
| 62450 | $650 | $720 | $940 | $1,120 | $1,370 |
| 62452 | $670 | $740 | $960 | $1,160 | $1,330 |
| 62466 | $660 | $730 | $950 | $1,180 | $1,390 |
| 62476 | $680 | $750 | $980 | $1,190 | $1,300 |
| 62868 | $650 | $710 | $930 | $1,110 | $1,390 |
Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, FY2027.
Contact
Housing Authority of the County of Richland
129 E Scott St, Olney, IL 62450
Phone: (618) 395-2571
Official website: rcha1.com
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About Housing Authority of the County of Richland
Overview
The Housing Authority of the County of Richland operates 75 public housing units and administers 125 Section 8 vouchers, serving a total of 150 households. The authority has an occupancy rate of 75% and operates a combined program, integrating both public housing and voucher assistance.
Scale and standing
The Housing Authority of the County of Richland ranks 51st in the state of Illinois in terms of the number of Section 8 vouchers administered, out of 66 authorities. This places it in the middle tier of voucher providers within the state, indicating a significant but not dominant role in providing rental assistance to low-income families.
Rent standards in the area it covers
The two-bedroom Fair Market Rent (FMR) in Richland County ranges from $920 to $980, with an average of $928. This is notably lower than the state average of $1272. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom unit is found in ZIP code 62421 at $980, while the lowest is in ZIP code 62868 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.