Jersey 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 | $955/mo | $860 – $1,051/mo |
| 1 BR | $995/mo | $896 – $1,095/mo |
| 2 BR | $1,218/mo | $1,096 – $1,340/mo |
| 3 BR | $1,568/mo | $1,411 – $1,725/mo |
| 4 BR | $1,812/mo | $1,631 – $1,993/mo |
Fair Market Rent by unit size — Jersey County, IL (FY 2026)
Source: HUD FY 2026 data for Jersey County. Payment standard ranges shown are 90–110% of FMR; actual standards vary by housing authority.
Housing authority serving Jersey County
- Housing Authority of the County of Jersey
505 Horn Dr, Jerseyville, IL, 62052 · 6184989516
Am I eligible?
To qualify for a Housing Choice Voucher in Jersey 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 | $39,750 |
| 2 people | $45,400 |
| 3 people | $51,100 |
| 4 people | $56,750 |
| 5 people | $61,300 |
| 6 people | $65,850 |
| 7 people | $70,400 |
| 8 people | $74,950 |
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 Jersey 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.
LEXINGTON FARMS SUBDIVISION
1190 LEXINGTON DR, JERSEYVILLE, IL, 6205232 income-restricted units32 1BRBuilt 2011Tax-exempt bondCompliance through ~2041MANOR AT JERSEYVILLE GLEN
1241 S LIBERTY ST, JERSEYVILLE, IL30 income-restricted units of 50 total30 studio, 20 1BRBuilt 2011Tax-exempt bondCompliance through ~2041BROOKSHIRE ESTATES APTS
1241 BROOKSHIRE PL, JERSEYVILLE, IL, 6205248 income-restricted units36 2BR, 12 3BRBuilt 20054% + 9% LIHTCCompliance through ~2035
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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