Program: Combined · Public housing units: 235 · Section 8 vouchers: 73 · Households served: 203 · Occupancy: 71% · ZIP codes served: 20
The Housing Authority of the County of Wayne, Illinois manages 235 public housing units and administers 73 Section 8 vouchers, serving a total of 203 households. With an occupancy rate of 71%, the authority operates a combined program, providing both housing units and rental assistance to residents in Wayne County.
Among the 66 housing authorities in Illinois that offer Section 8 vouchers, the Housing Authority of the County of Wayne ranks 59th in terms of voucher size. While it is not the largest, it plays a significant role in providing rental assistance to families in Wayne County. The authority's voucher count is modest compared to larger urban authorities but remains a vital resource for the community.
The Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom unit in Wayne County ranges from $920 to $1,120, with an average of $950. This is lower than the state average of $1,272. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom is $1,120 in ZIP code 62842, while the lowest is $920 in ZIP code 62823.
| ZIP | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 62446 | $670 | $730 | $960 | $1,170 | $1,480 |
| 62450 | $650 | $720 | $940 | $1,120 | $1,370 |
| 62809 | $660 | $730 | $950 | $1,200 | $1,570 |
| 62810 | $710 | $720 | $930 | $1,150 | $1,390 |
| 62814 | $710 | $720 | $930 | $1,130 | $1,390 |
| 62820 | $680 | $760 | $970 | $1,250 | $1,570 |
| 62823 | $650 | $710 | $930 | $1,150 | $1,550 |
| 62824 | $650 | $730 | $930 | $1,170 | $1,390 |
| 62828 | $690 | $850 | $990 | $1,370 | $1,430 |
| 62833 | $660 | $720 | $940 | $1,140 | $1,390 |
| 62837 | $650 | $710 | $930 | $1,150 | $1,550 |
| 62842 | $780 | $860 | $1,120 | $1,390 | $1,870 |
| 62843 | $650 | $710 | $930 | $1,150 | $1,550 |
| 62850 | $660 | $730 | $950 | $1,180 | $1,550 |
| 62851 | $710 | $750 | $970 | $1,190 | $1,460 |
| 62868 | $650 | $710 | $930 | $1,110 | $1,390 |
| 62878 | $650 | $720 | $930 | $1,160 | $1,460 |
| 62886 | $690 | $760 | $990 | $1,220 | $1,640 |
| 62895 | $720 | $800 | $1,040 | $1,290 | $1,730 |
| 62899 | $650 | $720 | $930 | $1,160 | $1,450 |
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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