Housing authoritiesILMcHenry County Housing Authority
McHenry County Housing Authority
McHenry County Housing Authority is based in Crystal Lake, McHenry County, IL and administers 1,001 Section 8 vouchers and 22 public housing units.
HUD PHA code IL116. Program type: Combined. Households served: 808. Occupancy: 78%. ZIP codes served: 24.
Payment standards
The maximum subsidy this authority uses for Housing Choice Vouchers, effective 2025-01-01.
| Area | Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedroom | 3 bedroom | 4 bedroom | 5 bedroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Algonquin | $2,010 | $2,150 | $2,430 | $3,120 | $3,670 | $4,220 |
| Barrington | $2,190 | $2,340 | $2,640 | $3,390 | $3,980 | $4,577 |
| Capron | $830 | $920 | $1,210 | $1,600 | $1,640 | $1,886 |
| Cary | $1,600 | $1,710 | $1,930 | $2,480 | $2,910 | $3,346 |
| Crystal Lake | $1,480 | $1,530 | $2,442 | $2,220 | $3,685 | $4,237 |
| Fox River Grove | $2,080 | $2,220 | $2,510 | $3,220 | $3,790 | $4,358 |
| Garden Prairie | $950 | $1,040 | $1,280 | $1,680 | $1,850 | $2,127 |
| Genoa | $1,000 | $1,110 | $1,460 | $1,990 | $2,450 | $2,817 |
| Harvard | $1,200 | $1,280 | $1,450 | $1,860 | $2,190 | $2,518 |
| Hebron | $1,210 | $1,290 | $1,460 | $1,880 | $2,200 | $2,530 |
| Huntley | $1,650 | $1,760 | $1,990 | $2,560 | $3,000 | $3,450 |
| Island Lake | $1,860 | $1,980 | $2,240 | $2,880 | $3,380 | $3,887 |
Source: authority's payment standard schedule. Checked against HUD Fair Market Rent for these ZIP codes.
Waiting lists
| Program | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) | Closed | Authority's page |
| Public housing | Closed | Authority's page |
As published on the authority's website when we last checked it. Confirm with the authority before applying.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60010 | $2,520 | $2,670 | $3,020 | $3,880 | $4,440 |
| 60012 | $1,830 | $1,940 | $2,190 | $2,820 | $3,220 |
| 60013 | $1,770 | $1,880 | $2,120 | $2,730 | $3,110 |
| 60014 | $1,660 | $1,760 | $1,990 | $2,560 | $2,920 |
| 60020 | $1,450 | $1,540 | $1,740 | $2,240 | $2,560 |
| 60021 | $2,520 | $2,670 | $3,020 | $3,880 | $4,440 |
| 60033 | $1,370 | $1,450 | $1,640 | $2,110 | $2,410 |
| 60034 | $1,270 | $1,350 | $1,520 | $1,950 | $2,230 |
| 60042 | $2,120 | $2,250 | $2,540 | $3,270 | $3,730 |
| 60050 | $1,750 | $1,860 | $2,100 | $2,700 | $3,080 |
| 60051 | $1,890 | $2,010 | $2,270 | $2,920 | $3,330 |
| 60071 | $1,380 | $1,460 | $1,650 | $2,120 | $2,420 |
| 60072 | $1,210 | $1,280 | $1,450 | $1,860 | $2,130 |
| 60081 | $1,390 | $1,470 | $1,660 | $2,130 | $2,440 |
| 60097 | $1,560 | $1,660 | $1,870 | $2,400 | $2,750 |
| 60098 | $1,390 | $1,480 | $1,670 | $2,150 | $2,450 |
| 60102 | $2,240 | $2,380 | $2,690 | $3,460 | $3,950 |
| 60135 | $1,070 | $1,180 | $1,510 | $2,050 | $2,350 |
| 60140 | $1,630 | $1,750 | $2,020 | $2,630 | $3,000 |
| 60142 | $1,770 | $1,880 | $2,120 | $2,730 | $3,110 |
| 60152 | $1,240 | $1,320 | $1,490 | $1,920 | $2,190 |
| 60156 | $1,930 | $2,040 | $2,310 | $2,970 | $3,390 |
| 60180 | $1,480 | $1,580 | $1,780 | $2,290 | $2,610 |
| 61038 | $990 | $1,080 | $1,310 | $1,710 | $1,860 |
Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, FY2027.
Contact
McHenry County Housing Authority
1125 Mitchell Ct, Crystal Lake, IL 60014
Phone: (815) 338-7752
Official website: mchenrycountyhousing.org
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About McHenry County Housing Authority
Overview
The McHenry County Housing Authority operates 22 public housing units and administers 1,001 Section 8 vouchers, serving a total of 808 households. With an occupancy rate of 78%, the authority runs a combined program, offering both public housing and voucher assistance to residents in need.
Scale and standing
The McHenry County Housing Authority ranks 17th in the state of Illinois by the number of Section 8 vouchers it administers, out of 66 authorities. This places it among the larger providers in the state, reflecting its significant role in supporting housing needs within McHenry County.
Rent standards in the area it covers
The Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom unit in McHenry County ranges from $1,260 to $2,670, with an average of $1,820. This is notably higher than the state average of $1,272. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom is in ZIP code 60021 at $2,670, while the lowest is in ZIP code 61038 at $1,260.
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.