Macon 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 | $840/mo | $756 – $924/mo |
| 1 BR | $845/mo | $761 – $930/mo |
| 2 BR | $1,063/mo | $957 – $1,169/mo |
| 3 BR | $1,378/mo | $1,240 – $1,516/mo |
| 4 BR | $1,706/mo | $1,535 – $1,877/mo |
Fair Market Rent by unit size — Macon County, IL (FY 2026)
Source: HUD FY 2026 data for Macon County. Payment standard ranges shown are 90–110% of FMR; actual standards vary by housing authority.
Housing authority serving Macon County
- Decatur Housing Authority
1808 E Locust St, Decatur, IL, 62521 · 2174237711
Income-restricted housing in Macon 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.
SOUTHERN HILLS-ORLANDO APARTMENTS
SCATTERED SITES, DECATUR, IL, 62526211 income-restricted units of 212 total130 1BR, 69 2BR, 11 3BRBuilt 20229% LIHTCCompliance through ~2052OXFORD HOUSE
2700 N MONROE ST, DECATUR, IL, 62526141 income-restricted units of 156 total156 1BRBuilt 2012Compliance through ~2042- Elderly
WILLOW HEIGHTS APTS
1460 E WELLINGTON WAY, DECATUR, IL, 6252663 income-restricted units of 64 total63 1BRBuilt 2010Tax-exempt bondCompliance through ~2040 HERITAGE PLACE AT LAKESHORE APTS
1035 S MAIN ST, DECATUR, IL, 6252168 income-restricted units of 80 total36 1BR, 44 2BRBuilt 20084% LIHTCCompliance through ~2038EAGLE RIDGE OF DECATUR SLF
829 W MCKINLEY AVE, DECATUR, IL, 6252676 income-restricted units6 studio, 1 1BR, 2 2BRBuilt 20074% + 9% LIHTCCompliance through ~2037EAGLE RIDGE OF DECATUR SLF II
875 W MCKINLEY AVE, DECATUR, IL, 6252628 income-restricted units of 37 total5 studio, 30 1BR, 2 2BRBuilt 20079% LIHTCCompliance through ~2037ROOSEVELT APTS
701 W GRAND AVE, DECATUR, IL, 6252275 income-restricted units1 studio, 8 1BR, 21 2BR, 45 3BRBuilt 20044% + 9% LIHTCCompliance through ~2034- Elderly
HICKORY POINT APTS
189 W HICKORY POINT RD, DECATUR, IL, 6252680 income-restricted units40 1BR, 40 2BRBuilt 19954% + 9% LIHTCCompliance through ~2025 COUNTRY PLACE APTS (MAROA)
202 S MAPLE ST, MAROA, IL, 6175620 income-restricted units16 1BR, 4 2BRBuilt 19939% LIHTCCompliance through ~2023
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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