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Section 8 rent in Perry County, IL

FY2025 HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents for the Perry County, IL, covering 14 ZIP codes.

$938Avg 2BR FMR / mo
$1,032Avg 2BR at 110% Standard
14ZIP Codes

Fair market rent by bedroom count

Base SAFMR across all ZIP codes in this market. Housing authorities may set payment standards between 90% and 110% of these rates.

BedroomsLowest ZIPAverageHighest ZIPAvg 110% Standard
Studio$600$646$750$711
1 Bedroom$660$736$830$809
2 Bedrooms$870$938$1,090$1,032
3 Bedrooms$1,100$1,231$1,480$1,355
4 Bedrooms$1,250$1,461$1,810$1,607

Small multifamily Section 8 income

Estimated gross monthly and annual rent for 2-to-4 unit properties, assuming every unit is rented to Section 8 at this market's average fair market rent. Small multifamily is a favorite for long-term buy-and-hold investors stacking stable voucher income across multiple doors.

Property TypeUnit MixGross Monthly RentGross Annual Rent
Duplex2 × 2BR$1,876$22,512
Triplex3 × 2BR$2,814$33,768
Fourplex4 × 2BR$3,752$45,024
Fourplex4 × 3BR$4,924$59,088

Gross scheduled rent before vacancy, maintenance and management. Run any Illinois multifamily listing through RealG to model it against real operating costs, or try the rental property calculator.

Highest-paying ZIP codes

Top 14 of 14 ZIP codes in this market, ranked by 2-bedroom SAFMR.

ZIP Code1BR2BR3BR4BR
62238 $830 $1,090 $1,480 $1,810
62888 $790 $1,040 $1,410 $1,730
62997 $770 $1,010 $1,370 $1,680
62907 $770 $980 $1,270 $1,310
62237 $730 $930 $1,200 $1,480
62831 $770 $930 $1,210 $1,400
62883 $710 $920 $1,180 $1,370
62268 $750 $910 $1,170 $1,370
62832 $690 $910 $1,240 $1,500
62916 $710 $910 $1,180 $1,250
62263 $800 $890 $1,140 $1,250
62272 $660 $870 $1,110 $1,430
62274 $660 $870 $1,180 $1,440
62286 $660 $870 $1,100 $1,430

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Frequently asked questions

How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in Perry County, IL?
For FY2025, the average 2-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent in the Perry County, IL is $938 per month, ranging from $870 to $1,090 depending on ZIP code. Local housing authorities may set payment standards between 90% and 110% of these rates, so the average 2-bedroom payment standard can reach $1,032.
What is a Small Area Fair Market Rent (SAFMR)?
SAFMRs are fair market rents that HUD publishes at the ZIP code level instead of one rate for a whole metro area. They reflect what modest rental housing actually costs in each ZIP, which means higher payment standards in more expensive neighborhoods. Housing choice voucher payments in this market are based on these rates.
Why do rents vary so much between ZIP codes here?
In Perry County, IL, 2-bedroom SAFMRs run from $870 to $1,090 per month. HUD sets each ZIP's rate from local rent data, so neighborhoods with stronger rental markets get higher voucher payment standards. For investors, the spread matters: the same house price can produce very different Section 8 rents a few ZIP codes apart.
How do I find Section 8 investment properties in Illinois?
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