Bureau County, IL
Section 8 Fair Market Rents · FY 2026
Fair Market Rents by bedroom size
HUD sets FMRs annually. Local PHAs set their payment standards at 90–110% of FMR (higher with HUD approval) — the ranges below are estimates; confirm with the housing authority.
| Bedroom size | Fair Market Rent | Est. payment standard range |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $714/mo | $643 – $785/mo |
| 1 BR | $789/mo | $710 – $868/mo |
| 2 BR | $1,035/mo | $932 – $1,139/mo |
| 3 BR | $1,278/mo | $1,150 – $1,406/mo |
| 4 BR | $1,433/mo | $1,290 – $1,576/mo |
Fair Market Rent by unit size — Bureau County, IL (FY 2026)
Source: HUD FY 2026 data for Bureau County. Payment standard ranges shown are 90–110% of FMR; actual standards vary by housing authority.
Housing authority serving Bureau County
- Bureau County Housing Authority
444 S Church St, Princeton, IL, 61356 · 8158798106
Am I eligible?
To qualify for a Housing Choice Voucher in Bureau County, your household's gross annual income generally must be at or below the limits below (50% of area median income, as set by HUD). Most agencies are required to prioritize applicants at or below 30% AMI for at least 75% of new vouchers.
| Household size | Max gross annual income |
|---|---|
| 1 person | $32,200 |
| 2 people | $36,800 |
| 3 people | $41,400 |
| 4 people | $45,950 |
| 5 people | $49,650 |
| 6 people | $53,350 |
| 7 people | $57,000 |
| 8 people | $60,700 |
Source: HUD Income Limits, 2026. Meeting the income limit does not guarantee a voucher — waiting lists, local preferences, and funding levels vary by housing authority. Learn more about eligibility →
Income-restricted housing in Bureau County
These properties were built or rehabilitated using the federal Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) program and must rent a portion of units below market rate. Many, but not all, accept Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers — contact the property directly to confirm current availability and voucher acceptance.
LADD SENIOR HOUSING
357 W CLEVELAND ST, LADD, IL, 6132940 income-restricted units30 1BR, 10 2BRBuilt 20224% LIHTCCompliance through ~2052- Elderly
SPRING VALLEY SENIOR HOUSING PHASE II
201 W FOURTH ST, SPRING VALLEY, IL, 6136250 income-restricted units50 1BRBuilt 2011Tax-exempt bondCompliance through ~2041 PRINCETON SENIOR HOUSING
351 COLEITA CT, PRINCETON, IL, 6135632 income-restricted units of 50 total32 1BRBuilt 19994% + 9% LIHTCCompliance through ~2029OHIO PLACE APTS
210 S GROVE ST, OHIO, IL, 6134916 income-restricted units8 1BR, 8 2BRBuilt 19959% LIHTCCompliance through ~2025OHIO HOUSING
204 W RAILROAD ST, LA MOILLE, IL, 6133012 income-restricted units10 1BR, 2 2BRBuilt 1992Compliance through ~2022
Source: HUD LIHTC Public-Use Database. Properties shown were placed in service within the last 35 years and may still be under compliance obligations. Verify availability, income limits, and voucher acceptance directly with each property. More on finding affordable housing →
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