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Section 8 rent in Williamson County, IL

FY2025 HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents for the Williamson County, IL HUD Metro FMR Area, covering 22 ZIP codes.

$1,005Avg 2BR FMR / mo
$1,105Avg 2BR at 110% Standard
22ZIP 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$670$735$860$809
1 Bedroom$670$774$910$852
2 Bedrooms$890$1,005$1,190$1,105
3 Bedrooms$1,190$1,353$1,580$1,488
4 Bedrooms$1,410$1,518$1,720$1,670

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$2,010$24,120
Triplex3 × 2BR$3,015$36,180
Fourplex4 × 2BR$4,020$48,240
Fourplex4 × 3BR$5,412$64,944

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 15 of 22 ZIP codes in this market, ranked by 2-bedroom SAFMR.

ZIP Code1BR2BR3BR4BR
62890 $910 $1,190 $1,530 $1,720
62915 $880 $1,150 $1,580 $1,720
62918 $880 $1,150 $1,580 $1,720
62921 $880 $1,150 $1,580 $1,720
62948 $860 $1,130 $1,560 $1,690
62974 $850 $1,120 $1,540 $1,670
62924 $850 $1,080 $1,420 $1,460
62939 $830 $1,020 $1,350 $1,700
62959 $780 $1,020 $1,400 $1,520
62901 $800 $1,010 $1,320 $1,410
62841 $760 $1,000 $1,340 $1,480
62949 $750 $980 $1,350 $1,460
62958 $770 $980 $1,290 $1,410
62902 $740 $940 $1,250 $1,410
62933 $710 $930 $1,280 $1,410

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Frequently asked questions

How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in Williamson County, IL?
For FY2025, the average 2-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent in the Williamson County, IL HUD Metro FMR Area is $1,005 per month, ranging from $890 to $1,190 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 $1,105.
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 Williamson County, IL, 2-bedroom SAFMRs run from $890 to $1,190 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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