DeKalb 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 | $947/mo | $852 – $1,042/mo |
| 1 BR | $1,046/mo | $941 – $1,151/mo |
| 2 BR | $1,373/mo | $1,236 – $1,510/mo |
| 3 BR | $1,825/mo | $1,643 – $2,008/mo |
| 4 BR | $2,203/mo | $1,983 – $2,423/mo |
Fair Market Rent by unit size — DeKalb County, IL (FY 2026)
Source: HUD FY 2026 data for DeKalb County. Payment standard ranges shown are 90–110% of FMR; actual standards vary by housing authority.
Housing authority serving DeKalb County
- Housing Authority Of The County Of DeKalb
310 N 6th St, Dekalb, IL, 60115 · 8157582692
Am I eligible?
To qualify for a Housing Choice Voucher in DeKalb 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 | $38,900 |
| 2 people | $44,450 |
| 3 people | $50,050 |
| 4 people | $55,600 |
| 5 people | $60,050 |
| 6 people | $64,500 |
| 7 people | $68,950 |
| 8 people | $73,400 |
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 DeKalb 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.
UNIVERSITY VILLAGE PHASE I-II
722 N ANNIE GLIDDEN ROAD, DEKALB, IL, 60115414 income-restricted units104 1BR, 262 2BR, 48 3BRBuilt 20189% LIHTCCompliance through ~2048CANTERBURY PLACE
615 MEADOW CREEK DR, DEKALB, IL, 6011512 income-restricted units12 4BR+Built 20004% + 9% LIHTCCompliance through ~2030- Elderly
CORTLAND ESTATES
230 MCMILLAN CT, CORTLAND, IL, 6011237 income-restricted units37 1BRBuilt 19984% + 9% LIHTCCompliance through ~2028 - Elderly
EDEN'S GARDEN DEVELOPMENT GROUP
2355 WILLIAMS WAY, DEKALB, IL, 6011592 income-restricted units14 2BR, 39 3BR, 39 4BR+Built 19964% LIHTCCompliance through ~2026 - Elderly
BRIARWOOD APTS OF DEKALB
3345 RESOURCE PKWY, DEKALB, IL, 6011548 income-restricted units16 1BR, 24 2BR, 8 3BRBuilt 19949% LIHTCCompliance through ~2024
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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