DuPage 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 | $1,480/mo | $1,332 – $1,628/mo |
| 1 BR | $1,581/mo | $1,423 – $1,739/mo |
| 2 BR | $1,781/mo | $1,603 – $1,959/mo |
| 3 BR | $2,294/mo | $2,065 – $2,523/mo |
| 4 BR | $2,653/mo | $2,388 – $2,918/mo |
Fair Market Rent by unit size — DuPage County, IL (FY 2026)
Source: HUD FY 2026 data for DuPage County. Payment standard ranges shown are 90–110% of FMR; actual standards vary by housing authority.
Housing authority serving DuPage County
- DuPage Housing Authority
711 E Roosevelt Rd, Wheaton, IL, 60187 · 6306903555
Am I eligible?
To qualify for a Housing Choice Voucher in DuPage 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 | $42,550 |
| 2 people | $48,600 |
| 3 people | $54,700 |
| 4 people | $60,750 |
| 5 people | $65,650 |
| 6 people | $70,500 |
| 7 people | $75,350 |
| 8 people | $80,200 |
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 DuPage 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.
ANCHOR SENIOR LIVING
325 S YORK RD, BENSENVILLE, IL, 60106228 income-restricted units20 studio, 203 1BR, 5 2BRBuilt 20234% LIHTCCompliance through ~2053GROVE SENIOR LIVING
3737 HIGHLAND AVENUE, DOWNERS GROVE, IL, 60515269 income-restricted units254 1BR, 15 2BRBuilt 20229% LIHTCCompliance through ~2052WARRENVILLE HORIZON SENIOR LIVING COMMUNITY
28W620 BATAVIA RD, WARRENVILLE, IL, 6055567 income-restricted units54 1BR, 13 2BRBuilt 20214% LIHTCCompliance through ~2051OAK TREE TOWERS
1110 1116 1120 1130 WARREN AVE, DOWNERS GROVE, IL, 60515164 income-restricted units10 studio, 154 1BRBuilt 20189% LIHTCCompliance through ~2048OGDEN MANOR APARTMENTS
321 395 W OGDEN AVE, NAPERVILLE, IL, 60563108 income-restricted units80 1BR, 19 2BR, 9 3BRBuilt 20189% LIHTCCompliance through ~2048- Elderly
ALDEN GARDENS OF BLOOMINGDALE SUPORTIVE
22W378 ARMY TRAIL RD, BLOOMINGDALE, IL76 income-restricted units of 86 total24 studio, 60 1BR, 2 2BRBuilt 20104% LIHTCCompliance through ~2040 - Elderly
PRAIRIE STATION APTS
1700 ONTARIOVILLE RD, HANOVER PARK, IL, 60133263 income-restricted units of 265 total30 studio, 145 1BR, 90 2BRBuilt 20074% + 9% LIHTCCompliance through ~2037 COVERED BRIDGES
637 BURNS ST, CAROL STREAM, IL, 60188292 income-restricted units of 362 total143 1BR, 190 2BR, 29 3BRBuilt 20074% + 9% LIHTCCompliance through ~2037MYERS COMMONS SENIOR HOUSING
2625 83RD ST, DARIEN, IL, 6056172 income-restricted units of 91 total81 1BR, 10 2BRBuilt 20064% + 9% LIHTCCompliance through ~2036VILLAGEBROOK APTS
278 E ST CHARLES RD, CAROL STREAM, IL, 60188189 income-restricted units56 1BR, 115 2BR, 18 3BRBuilt 20054% + 9% LIHTCCompliance through ~2035COLLEGE PARK APTS
902 W COLLEGE BLVD, ADDISON, IL, 60101200 income-restricted units51 1BR, 129 2BR, 20 3BRBuilt 20044% + 9% LIHTCCompliance through ~2034WEST CHICAGO SENIOR APTS
201 W N AVE, WEST CHICAGO, IL, 6018599 income-restricted units97 1BR, 2 2BRBuilt 20034% + 9% LIHTCCompliance through ~2033MYERSTOWN SENIOR APTS (LIBERTY VILLAGE)
403 YORK RD, ELMHURST, IL104 income-restricted units of 105 total4 studio, 86 1BR, 14 2BRBuilt 19994% + 9% LIHTCCompliance through ~2029COUNTRY WOOD APTS
756 INLAND CIR, NAPERVILLE, IL, 60563180 income-restricted units90 1BR, 90 2BRBuilt 19964% + 9% LIHTCCompliance through ~2026
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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