Program: Combined · Public housing units: 0 · Section 8 vouchers: 1,027 · Households served: 700 · Occupancy: 68% · ZIP codes served: 8
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.
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.
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.
| ZIP | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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: 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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