Section 8 · IL
Section 8 rent — Effingham County, IL (FY2026)
How much Section 8 pays toward rent in Effingham 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 Effingham 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 | $745 | $671 – $820 |
| 1 Bedroom | $754 | $679 – $829 |
| 2 Bedroom | $916 | $824 – $1,008 |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,208 | $1,087 – $1,329 |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,385 | $1,247 – $1,524 |
At a glance
- 2-Bedroom FMR
- $916/mo
- Payment standard
- $824 – $1,008
- Effective
- FY2026
Frequently asked questions
What does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in Effingham County, IL?
HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Effingham County is $916. The local PHA sets its payment standard between 90% and 110% of that figure, so the voucher can range from $824 to $1,008 before the tenant's own share.
How is the Section 8 payment standard set in Effingham 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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