Section 8 · IL
Section 8 rent — Kane County, IL (FY2026)
How much Section 8 pays toward rent in Kane 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 Kane 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: 60109, 60110, 60118, 60119, 60120, 60121, 60123, 60124, 60134, 60136, 60140, 60144, 60147, 60174, 60175, 60177, 60183, 60184, 60505, 60506, 60507, 60510, 60511, 60539, 60542, 60554.
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 Kane County, IL?
HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Kane 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 Kane 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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