Housing authoritiesILMenard County Housing Authority
Menard County Housing Authority
Menard County Housing Authority is based in Petersburg, Menard County, IL and administers 1,027 Section 8 vouchers.
HUD PHA code IL028. Program type: Combined. Households served: 700. Occupancy: 68%. ZIP codes served: 8.
Payment standards
The maximum subsidy this authority uses for Housing Choice Vouchers, effective 2026-01-01.
| Area | Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedroom | 3 bedroom | 4 bedroom | 5 bedroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexander County | $839 | $887 | $1,091 | $1,518 | $1,830 | $2,104 |
| Bond County | $695 | $919 | $1,007 | $1,269 | $1,334 | $1,533 |
| Christian County (EHV) | $739 | $816 | $1,071 | $1,284 | $1,559 | $1,793 |
| Coles County | $731 | $834 | $1,061 | $1,387 | $1,482 | $1,705 |
| Crawford County | $695 | $840 | $1,007 | $1,365 | $1,690 | $1,943 |
| Douglas County | $749 | $919 | $1,007 | $1,364 | $1,398 | $1,607 |
| Effingham County | $819 | $829 | $1,007 | $1,328 | $1,523 | $1,751 |
| Fayette County | $794 | $825 | $1,007 | $1,301 | $1,422 | $1,634 |
| Freeport, IL | $763 | $767 | $1,007 | $1,236 | $1,476 | $1,697 |
| Jackson County | $695 | $810 | $1,007 | $1,328 | $1,334 | $1,533 |
| Jasper County | $707 | $790 | $1,026 | $1,230 | $1,466 | $1,685 |
| Livingston County | $772 | $853 | $1,119 | $1,393 | $1,482 | $1,705 |
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) | Open | Authority's page |
| Project-based vouchers | Open | Authority's page |
| Public housing | Open | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 62613 | $850 | $960 | $1,220 | $1,610 | $1,700 |
| 62642 | $750 | $880 | $1,090 | $1,450 | $1,520 |
| 62666 | $750 | $880 | $1,090 | $1,450 | $1,520 |
| 62673 | $750 | $880 | $1,090 | $1,450 | $1,520 |
| 62675 | $790 | $900 | $1,140 | $1,500 | $1,590 |
| 62677 | $890 | $1,010 | $1,280 | $1,690 | $1,790 |
| 62688 | $870 | $990 | $1,250 | $1,650 | $1,750 |
| 62693 | $990 | $1,120 | $1,420 | $1,860 | $1,980 |
Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, FY2027.
Contact
Menard County Housing Authority
117 N 7th St, Petersburg, IL 62675
Phone: (217) 632-7723
Official website: menardcha.org
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About Menard County Housing Authority
Overview
The Menard County Housing Authority operates as a voucher-only agency, administering 1,027 Section 8 vouchers. It serves 700 households, with an occupancy rate of 68%. The authority's combined program type encompasses both public housing and Section 8 vouchers, though it does not manage any public housing units.
Scale and standing
Among the 66 housing authorities in Illinois, the Menard County Housing Authority ranks 16th by the number of Section 8 vouchers it administers. This places it in a significant position within the state, reflecting its substantial impact on providing rental assistance to local families.
Rent standards in the area it covers
The two-bedroom Fair Market Rent (FMR) in Menard County ranges from $1,020 to $1,350, with an average of $1,121. This is lower than the state average of $1,272. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom unit is found in ZIP code 62693 at $1,350, while the lowest is in ZIP code 62666 at $1,020.
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.