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Section 8 rent — Kendall County, IL (FY2026)
How much Section 8 pays toward rent in Kendall 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 Kendall 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 | $1,413 | $1,272 – $1,554 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,562 | $1,406 – $1,718 |
| 2 Bedroom | $2,050 | $1,845 – $2,255 |
| 3 Bedroom | $2,819 | $2,537 – $3,101 |
| 4 Bedroom | $2,918 | $2,626 – $3,210 |
Small Area FMR applies to some ZIPs in this county and may differ from the county figure above. ZIPs with Small Area FMR: 60431, 60503, 60538, 60543, 60545.
At a glance
- 2-Bedroom FMR
- $2,050/mo
- Payment standard
- $1,845 – $2,255
- Effective
- FY2026
Frequently asked questions
What does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in Kendall County, IL?
HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Kendall County is $2,050. The local PHA sets its payment standard between 90% and 110% of that figure, so the voucher can range from $1,845 to $2,255 before the tenant's own share.
How is the Section 8 payment standard set in Kendall 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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