Kankakee 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 | $914/mo | $823 – $1,005/mo |
| 1 BR | $1,011/mo | $910 – $1,112/mo |
| 2 BR | $1,326/mo | $1,193 – $1,459/mo |
| 3 BR | $1,745/mo | $1,571 – $1,920/mo |
| 4 BR | $1,774/mo | $1,597 – $1,951/mo |
Fair Market Rent by unit size — Kankakee County, IL (FY 2026)
Source: HUD FY 2026 data for Kankakee County. Payment standard ranges shown are 90–110% of FMR; actual standards vary by housing authority.
Housing authority serving Kankakee County
- Kankakee County Housing Authority
185 N Saint Joseph Ave, Kankakee, IL, 60901 · 8159397125
Am I eligible?
To qualify for a Housing Choice Voucher in Kankakee 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 | $35,100 |
| 2 people | $40,150 |
| 3 people | $45,150 |
| 4 people | $50,150 |
| 5 people | $54,150 |
| 6 people | $58,150 |
| 7 people | $62,200 |
| 8 people | $66,200 |
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 Kankakee 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.
RIVERWOODS APARTMENTS
300 EAST RIVER STREET, KANKAKEE, IL, 60901125 income-restricted units124 1BR, 1 2BRBuilt 20244% LIHTCCompliance through ~2054SUN RIVER SINGLE FAMILY HOUSING
7180 E COUNTRY CLUB DR, SUN RIVER TERRACE, IL, 6096421 income-restricted units of 25 total25 3BRBuilt 20074% LIHTCCompliance through ~2037- 44 income-restricted units of 45 total13 1BR, 22 2BR, 9 3BRBuilt 20064% LIHTCCompliance through ~2036
BRADLEY PLACE SENIOR APTS PHASE II
110 UNCLE LEO DR, BRADLEY, IL, 6091547 income-restricted units32 1BR, 15 2BRBuilt 19994% + 9% LIHTCCompliance through ~2029EASTGATE APTS
2755 COOPER DR, KANKAKEE, IL, 6090158 income-restricted units4 studio, 13 1BR, 36 2BR, 5 3BRBuilt 19964% + 9% LIHTCCompliance through ~2026REVERA PROJECT
512 S CHICAGO AVE, KANKAKEE, IL, 6090144 income-restricted units7 1BR, 25 2BR, 12 3BRBuilt 19954% LIHTCCompliance through ~2025MANTENO ELDERLY APTS
175 N MCGUIRE DR, MANTENO, IL, 6095024 income-restricted units22 1BR, 2 2BRBuilt 19954% + 9% LIHTCCompliance through ~2025
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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