Section 8 · IL
Section 8 rent — DuPage County, IL (FY2026)
How much Section 8 pays toward rent in DuPage County, IL, shown as HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent by bedroom count. The local housing authority sets its payment standard between 90% and 110% of this figure, so the actual voucher amount for a unit can be up to 10% above or below it.
Section 8 rent by bedroom
FY2026 Fair Market Rent in DuPage County, IL, and the 90-110% payment standard band the local PHA can set for each bedroom count.
| Bedroom | FY2026 FMR | Payment standard (90-110%) |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,480 | $1,332 – $1,628 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,581 | $1,423 – $1,739 |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,781 | $1,603 – $1,959 |
| 3 Bedroom | $2,294 | $2,065 – $2,523 |
| 4 Bedroom | $2,653 | $2,388 – $2,918 |
Small Area FMR applies to some ZIPs in this county and may differ from the county figure above. ZIPs with Small Area FMR: 60101, 60103, 60106, 60108, 60117, 60122, 60126, 60133, 60137, 60138, 60139, 60143, 60148, 60157, 60172, 60181, 60185, 60186, 60187, 60188, 60189, 60190, 60191, 60199, 60502, 60504, 60514, 60515, 60516, 60517, 60519, 60521, 60522, 60523, 60527, 60532, 60540, 60555, 60559, 60561, 60563, 60565, 60566, 60567, 60598, 60599.
At a glance
- 2-Bedroom FMR
- $1,781/mo
- Payment standard
- $1,603 – $1,959
- Effective
- FY2026
Frequently asked questions
What does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in DuPage County, IL?
HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in DuPage County is $1,781. The local PHA sets its payment standard between 90% and 110% of that figure, so the voucher can range from $1,603 to $1,959 before the tenant's own share.
How is the Section 8 payment standard set in DuPage County?
Each public housing authority chooses a payment standard between 90% and 110% of the county FMR published by HUD. The PHA then pays payment standard minus the tenant's roughly 30% share, capped at the contract rent.
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