Sangamon 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 | $829/mo | $746 – $912/mo |
| 1 BR | $970/mo | $873 – $1,067/mo |
| 2 BR | $1,203/mo | $1,083 – $1,323/mo |
| 3 BR | $1,611/mo | $1,450 – $1,772/mo |
| 4 BR | $1,682/mo | $1,514 – $1,850/mo |
Fair Market Rent by unit size — Sangamon County, IL (FY 2026)
Source: HUD FY 2026 data for Sangamon County. Payment standard ranges shown are 90–110% of FMR; actual standards vary by housing authority.
Housing authority serving Sangamon County
- Springfield Housing Authority
200 N 11th St, Springfield, IL, 62703 · 2177535757
Am I eligible?
To qualify for a Housing Choice Voucher in Sangamon 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 | $40,250 |
| 2 people | $46,000 |
| 3 people | $51,750 |
| 4 people | $57,450 |
| 5 people | $62,050 |
| 6 people | $66,650 |
| 7 people | $71,250 |
| 8 people | $75,850 |
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 Sangamon 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.
POPLAR PLACE TOWNHOMES
902 SOUTH 25TH STREET, SPRINGFIELD, IL, 6270399 income-restricted units50 2BR, 39 3BR, 10 4BR+Built 20244% LIHTCCompliance through ~2054LINCOLNWOOD ESTATES
1203 ST LUKES COURT, SPRINGFIELD, IL, 6270228 income-restricted units28 3BRBuilt 20209% LIHTCCompliance through ~2050- Elderly
TIMBERLAKE SUPPORTIVE LIVING
2521 EMPOWERMENT RD, SPRINGFIELD, IL, 6270348 income-restricted units of 60 total10 studio, 50 1BRBuilt 20094% LIHTCCompliance through ~2039 - Elderly
NEHEMIAH HOMES
2009 E KANSAS ST, SPRINGFIELD, IL, 6270320 income-restricted units5 2BR, 10 3BR, 5 4BR+Built 20084% LIHTCCompliance through ~2038 TIMBERLAKE ESTATES
2423 TAYLOR AVE, SPRINGFIELD, IL, 6270360 income-restricted units of 67 total49 1BR, 18 2BRBuilt 20074% LIHTCCompliance through ~2037CHATHAM CROSSING
771 TITAN CT, CHATHAM, IL, 6262960 income-restricted units8 1BR, 30 2BR, 22 3BRBuilt 20044% LIHTCCompliance through ~2034CAPITOL PLAZA
1210 E WASHINGTON ST, SPRINGFIELD, IL, 62703150 income-restricted units140 1BR, 10 2BRBuilt 20034% + 9% LIHTCCompliance through ~2033MADISON PARK PLACE
426 N 13TH ST, SPRINGFIELD, IL, 62702149 income-restricted units of 150 total40 1BR, 82 2BR, 27 3BRBuilt 20004% + 9% LIHTCCompliance through ~2030HOMESTEAD AT MONTVALE
2801 MONTALUMA DR, SPRINGFIELD, IL, 62704160 income-restricted units59 1BR, 101 2BRBuilt 19994% + 9% LIHTCCompliance through ~2029KING'S COURT PROJECT
2641 E COOK ST, SPRINGFIELD, IL, 6270318 income-restricted units of 22 total2 studio, 4 1BR, 12 3BRBuilt 19984% + 9% LIHTCCompliance through ~2028719 NORTH SIXTH ST
719 N SIXTH ST, SPRINGFIELD, IL, 627022 income-restricted units2 3BRBuilt 19964% + 9% LIHTCCompliance through ~2026- Elderly
TREVI GARDEN ESTATES (HUNTINGTON RIDGE)
4040 TREVISO DR, SPRINGFIELD, IL, 6270394 income-restricted units of 96 total16 1BR, 64 2BR, 16 3BRBuilt 19969% LIHTCCompliance through ~2026 COUNTRY SIDE MANOR
RR 2, PAWNEE, IL, 6255820 income-restricted units10 1BR, 10 2BRBuilt 19964% LIHTCCompliance through ~2026921 N SIXTH STREET
921 N SIXTH ST, SPRINGFIELD, IL, 627021 income-restricted unit1 4BR+Built 19959% LIHTCCompliance through ~2025HOMESTEAD PLACE OF SPRINGFIELD LP
4305 W WASHINGTON ST, SPRINGFIELD, IL, 6271160 income-restricted units36 1BR, 24 2BRBuilt 19959% LIHTCCompliance through ~2025804 N 6TH ST DUPLEX
804 N SIXTH ST, SPRINGFIELD, IL, 627022 income-restricted units2 3BRBuilt 19939% LIHTCCompliance through ~2023915 N SEVETH ST HOUSE
915 N SEVENTH ST, SPRINGFIELD, IL, 627021 income-restricted unit1 4BR+Built 1992Compliance through ~2022VILLAGE APTS OF RIVERTON
1007 E LINCOLN ST, RIVERTON, IL, 6256112 income-restricted units10 1BR, 2 2BRBuilt 19929% LIHTCCompliance through ~2022UNION BAPTIST PLAZA
1400 E ADAMS ST, SPRINGFIELD, IL, 6270324 income-restricted units12 1BR, 12 2BRBuilt 19919% LIHTCCompliance through ~2021
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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