McHenry 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 — McHenry County, IL (FY 2026)
Source: HUD FY 2026 data for McHenry County. Payment standard ranges shown are 90–110% of FMR; actual standards vary by housing authority.
Housing authority serving McHenry County
- McHenry County Housing Authority
1125 Mitchell Ct, Crystal Lake, IL, 60014 · 8153387752
Am I eligible?
To qualify for a Housing Choice Voucher in McHenry 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 McHenry 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.
THE RESIDENCES OF CRYSTAL LAKE
355 STATION DRIVE, CRYSTAL LAKE, IL, 6001460 income-restricted units48 1BR, 12 2BRBuilt 20204% LIHTCCompliance through ~2050- Elderly
GARDEN PLACE APARTMENT HOMES
225 NORTH 1ST STREET, CARY, IL, 6001360 income-restricted units16 1BR, 28 2BR, 16 3BRBuilt 20174% LIHTCCompliance through ~2047 THE RESIDENCES OF LAKE IN THE HILLS
2601 VILLAGE HALL DR, LAKE IN THE HILLS, IL, 6015693 income-restricted units12 studio, 61 1BR, 20 2BRBuilt 2012Compliance through ~2042- Elderly
LIVING SPRINGS OF MCHENRY SLF
4609 W CRYSTAL LAKE RD, MCHENRY, IL, 6005079 income-restricted units of 99 total46 studio, 53 1BRBuilt 20084% LIHTCCompliance through ~2038 - Elderly
HARVARD RANCH APTS FOR SENIORS
820 W METZEN ST, HARVARD, IL, 6003323 income-restricted units21 1BR, 2 2BRBuilt 19964% 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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