Program: Combined · Public housing units: 1,308 · Section 8 vouchers: 2,363 · Households served: 2,584 · Occupancy: 74% · ZIP codes served: 26
The Rockford Housing Authority operates 1,308 public housing units and administers 2,363 Section 8 vouchers, serving a total of 2,584 households. With an occupancy rate of 74%, the authority offers a combined program, providing both housing units and rental assistance to meet the diverse needs of the community.
The Rockford Housing Authority ranks first among the two authorities serving the same ZIP codes in the Rockford area, notably outpacing the Winnebago County Housing Authority, which administers 988 Section 8 vouchers. On a statewide level, the Rockford Housing Authority holds the 9th position in terms of voucher size, out of 66 authorities in Illinois.
The two-bedroom Fair Market Rent (FMR) in the Rockford area ranges from $1,070 to $1,760, with an average of $1,237. This is slightly below the state average of $1,272. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom unit is found in ZIP code 61011 at $1,760, while the lowest is in ZIP code 61102 at $1,070.
| ZIP | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 61008 | $800 | $880 | $1,150 | $1,510 | $1,550 |
| 61011 | $1,230 | $1,350 | $1,760 | $2,320 | $2,370 |
| 61016 | $740 | $810 | $1,060 | $1,400 | $1,440 |
| 61019 | $880 | $960 | $1,260 | $1,620 | $1,860 |
| 61020 | $860 | $950 | $1,240 | $1,530 | $1,770 |
| 61024 | $730 | $810 | $1,060 | $1,400 | $1,440 |
| 61047 | $890 | $980 | $1,280 | $1,530 | $1,950 |
| 61063 | $890 | $980 | $1,280 | $1,680 | $1,750 |
| 61072 | $840 | $920 | $1,200 | $1,580 | $1,620 |
| 61073 | $1,090 | $1,200 | $1,570 | $2,070 | $2,110 |
| 61077 | $890 | $980 | $1,280 | $1,680 | $1,750 |
| 61079 | $750 | $820 | $1,070 | $1,400 | $1,440 |
| 61080 | $750 | $820 | $1,070 | $1,410 | $1,440 |
| 61084 | $760 | $840 | $1,100 | $1,400 | $1,610 |
| 61088 | $890 | $980 | $1,280 | $1,680 | $1,720 |
| 61101 | $830 | $910 | $1,190 | $1,570 | $1,600 |
| 61102 | $730 | $810 | $1,060 | $1,400 | $1,450 |
| 61103 | $770 | $850 | $1,110 | $1,460 | $1,490 |
| 61104 | $730 | $810 | $1,060 | $1,400 | $1,440 |
| 61107 | $840 | $920 | $1,210 | $1,590 | $1,630 |
| 61108 | $810 | $890 | $1,170 | $1,540 | $1,570 |
| 61109 | $760 | $830 | $1,090 | $1,430 | $1,470 |
| 61111 | $870 | $960 | $1,250 | $1,650 | $1,680 |
| 61112 | $770 | $840 | $1,110 | $1,460 | $1,490 |
| 61114 | $1,030 | $1,130 | $1,480 | $1,950 | $1,990 |
| 61115 | $910 | $990 | $1,300 | $1,710 | $1,750 |
Multiple authorities administer vouchers across the same area:
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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