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Springfield Housing Authority
Springfield Housing Authority is based in Springfield, Sangamon County, IL and administers 2,463 Section 8 vouchers and 746 public housing units.
HUD PHA code IL004. Program type: Combined. Households served: 2,624. Occupancy: 82%. ZIP codes served: 30.
Utility allowances
Monthly allowances for tenant-paid utilities (High-Rise/Apartment), effective 2025-10-01. Rent plus these must fit under the payment standard.
| Utility | Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedroom | 3 bedroom | 4 bedroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heating (Natural Gas) | $21 | $25 | $29 | $33 | $36 |
| Heating (Electric) | $19 | $22 | $29 | $37 | $45 |
| Heating (Electric Heat Pump) | $16 | $19 | $23 | $26 | $28 |
| Cooking (Natural Gas) | $3 | $3 | $5 | $5 | $7 |
| Cooking (Electric) | $5 | $6 | $8 | $11 | $14 |
| Other Electric | $19 | $22 | $30 | $39 | $48 |
| Air Conditioning | $6 | $7 | $9 | $12 | $15 |
| Water Heating (Natural Gas) | $6 | $7 | $10 | $14 | $16 |
| Water Heating (Electric) | $13 | $15 | $19 | $23 | $27 |
| Water | $25 | $26 | $35 | $44 | $54 |
| Sewer | $47 | $48 | $62 | $76 | $90 |
| Trash Collection | $20 | $20 | $20 | $20 | $23 |
| Other specify: Electric Charge $15.71 | $16 | $16 | $16 | $16 | $16 |
| Other specify: Natural Gas Charge $21.58 | $22 | $22 | $22 | $22 | $22 |
| Range /Microwave | $11 | $11 | $11 | $11 | $11 |
| Refrigerator | $12 | $12 | $12 | $12 | $12 |
Waiting lists
Not published. We have not found a waiting list status on this authority's website. Contact the authority to ask whether its lists are open.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 62515 | $750 | $880 | $1,090 | $1,450 | $1,520 |
| 62520 | $760 | $880 | $1,090 | $1,450 | $1,520 |
| 62530 | $810 | $920 | $1,170 | $1,540 | $1,630 |
| 62536 | $870 | $990 | $1,260 | $1,650 | $1,750 |
| 62539 | $760 | $880 | $1,090 | $1,450 | $1,540 |
| 62545 | $770 | $880 | $1,100 | $1,450 | $1,560 |
| 62548 | $750 | $880 | $1,090 | $1,450 | $1,520 |
| 62558 | $770 | $880 | $1,110 | $1,460 | $1,550 |
| 62561 | $940 | $1,070 | $1,350 | $1,780 | $1,890 |
| 62563 | $1,210 | $1,370 | $1,740 | $2,290 | $2,430 |
| 62613 | $850 | $960 | $1,220 | $1,610 | $1,700 |
| 62615 | $880 | $1,000 | $1,260 | $1,660 | $1,760 |
| 62625 | $860 | $980 | $1,240 | $1,630 | $1,730 |
| 62629 | $1,050 | $1,190 | $1,510 | $1,990 | $2,110 |
| 62661 | $770 | $880 | $1,100 | $1,450 | $1,540 |
| 62670 | $750 | $880 | $1,090 | $1,450 | $1,520 |
| 62677 | $890 | $1,010 | $1,280 | $1,690 | $1,790 |
| 62684 | $1,300 | $1,470 | $1,860 | $2,450 | $2,600 |
| 62689 | $790 | $900 | $1,140 | $1,500 | $1,590 |
| 62690 | $750 | $880 | $1,090 | $1,450 | $1,520 |
| 62692 | $750 | $880 | $1,090 | $1,450 | $1,550 |
| 62693 | $990 | $1,120 | $1,420 | $1,860 | $1,980 |
| 62701 | $910 | $1,030 | $1,300 | $1,710 | $1,820 |
| 62702 | $840 | $950 | $1,200 | $1,580 | $1,680 |
| 62703 | $880 | $1,000 | $1,260 | $1,660 | $1,760 |
| 62704 | $870 | $990 | $1,250 | $1,650 | $1,750 |
| 62706 | $860 | $980 | $1,240 | $1,630 | $1,730 |
| 62707 | $820 | $930 | $1,180 | $1,560 | $1,650 |
| 62711 | $1,080 | $1,220 | $1,550 | $2,040 | $2,170 |
| 62712 | $1,000 | $1,130 | $1,430 | $1,890 | $2,000 |
Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, FY2027.
Contact
Springfield Housing Authority
200 N 11th St, Springfield, IL 62703
Phone: (217) 753-5757
Official website: sha1.org
Email updates
About Springfield Housing Authority
Overview
The Springfield Housing Authority operates 746 public housing units and administers 2,463 Section 8 vouchers, serving a total of 2,624 households. With an occupancy rate of 82%, the authority runs a combined program, providing both rental assistance and affordable housing options to residents of Springfield, Illinois.
Scale and standing
The Springfield Housing Authority ranks 7th 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 of rental assistance in the state, reflecting its significant role in supporting low-income families and individuals in Sangamon County and the surrounding areas.
Rent standards in the area it covers
The two-bedroom Fair Market Rent (FMR) in the area ranges from $1,020 to $1,670, with an average of $1,219. This is slightly below the state average of $1,272. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom unit is found in ZIP code 62684 at $1,670, while the lowest is in ZIP code 62692 at $1,020.
Cities served
Section 8 Fair Market Rent by city in this authority's jurisdiction.
- Springfield, IL
- Andrew, IL
- Auburn, IL
- Barclay, IL
- Bates, IL
- Berry, IL
- Bolivia, IL
- Buffalo hart, IL
- Cantrall, IL
- Chatham, IL
- Cimic, IL
- Dawson, IL
- Fancy prairie, IL
- Farmingdale, IL
- Glenarm, IL
- Illiopolis, IL
- Leland Grove, IL
- Loami, IL
- Mount pulaski, IL
- Sicily, IL
- Spaulding, IL
- Thayer, IL
- Virden, IL
- Waverly, IL
- Williamsville, IL
Source: US HUD Public Housing Authority data; Fair Market Rent FY2027. This is an independent reference page, not the authority's own site.