Will 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 — Will County, IL (FY 2026)
Source: HUD FY 2026 data for Will County. Payment standard ranges shown are 90–110% of FMR; actual standards vary by housing authority.
Housing authority serving Will County
- Housing Authority of Joliet
6 S Broadway St, Joliet, IL, 60436 · 8157270611
Am I eligible?
To qualify for a Housing Choice Voucher in Will 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 Will 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.
SHOREWOOD HORIZON SENIOR LIVING COMMUNITY
820 WEST BLACK ROAD, SHOREWOOD, IL, 6040442 income-restricted units32 1BR, 10 2BRBuilt 2019Tax-exempt bondCompliance through ~2049THORNWOOD HOUSE
1 THORNWOOD DR, UNIVERSITY PARK, IL, 60484182 income-restricted units of 183 total183 1BRBuilt 2011Tax-exempt bondCompliance through ~2041MCKENZIE FALLS
265 LAKE SHORE DR, BOLINGBROOK, IL, 60440105 income-restricted units105 1BRBuilt 2011Tax-exempt bondCompliance through ~2041HERITAGE WOODS OF PLAINFIELD
1437 N VAN DYKE RD, PLAINFIELD, IL, 6054487 income-restricted units of 108 total54 studio, 54 1BRBuilt 2011Compliance through ~2041- Elderly
WILMINGTON SENIOR HOUSING PHASE II
440 ANNS CIR, WILMINGTON, IL, 6048140 income-restricted units of 42 total41 1BR, 1 2BRBuilt 2011Tax-exempt bondCompliance through ~2041 - Elderly
SENIOR ESTATES OF BOLINGBROOK
550 KILDEER DR, BOLINGBROOK, IL, 60440105 income-restricted units55 studio, 50 1BRBuilt 20094% LIHTCCompliance through ~2039 BRIGGS-ROSALIND HOMES
6 S BROADWAY ST, JOLIET, IL, 6043666 income-restricted units of 74 total46 3BR, 20 4BR+Built 20084% LIHTCCompliance through ~2038SENIOR SUITES OF JOLIET
215 N OTTAWA ST, JOLIET, IL, 6043285 income-restricted units of 88 total16 studio, 74 1BRBuilt 20074% LIHTCCompliance through ~2037BRAIDWOOD SENIOR HOUSING
660 W SECOND ST, BRAIDWOOD, IL, 6040820 income-restricted units of 24 total24 1BRBuilt 20064% LIHTCCompliance through ~2036ST JAMES SENIOR HOUSING
3700 EAGLE NEST DR, CRETE, IL, 6041732 income-restricted units of 40 total16 1BR, 24 2BRBuilt 20064% LIHTCCompliance through ~2036- Elderly
AMBERTON APTS
302 WOODCREEK DR, BOLINGBROOK, IL, 60440785 income-restricted units of 789 total84 studio, 435 1BR, 270 2BRBuilt 20054% + 9% LIHTCCompliance through ~2035 INWOOD TOWERS
247 CATERPILLAR DR, JOLIET, IL, 60436134 income-restricted units134 1BRBuilt 20044% + 9% LIHTCCompliance through ~2034LOUIS JOLIET APTS
22 E CLINTON ST, JOLIET, IL, 6043248 income-restricted units of 61 total30 1BR, 31 2BRBuilt 20034% + 9% LIHTCCompliance through ~2033WILMINGTON SENIOR HOUSING PHASE I
555 STOUGH CIR, WILMINGTON, IL, 6048156 income-restricted units56 1BRBuilt 20034% + 9% LIHTCCompliance through ~2033LOCKPORT SENIOR HOUSING
1300 E DIVISION ST, LOCKPORT, IL, 6044150 income-restricted units50 1BRBuilt 20014% + 9% LIHTCCompliance through ~2031WINCHESTER MANOR APTS
800 E KAHLER RD, WILMINGTON, IL, 6048124 income-restricted units24 1BRBuilt 19994% + 9% LIHTCCompliance through ~2029LARKIN VILLAGE APTS
929 LOIS PL, JOLIET, IL, 60435289 income-restricted units of 476 total57 studio, 216 1BR, 183 2BR, 20 3BRBuilt 19994% + 9% LIHTCCompliance through ~2029HIGH POINT APTS (ROMEOVILLE)
180 HIGHPOINT DR, ROMEOVILLE, IL, 60446183 income-restricted units of 200 total183 2BRBuilt 19984% + 9% LIHTCCompliance through ~2028- Elderly
ROMEOVILLE GARDENS
700 LILY LN, ROMEOVILLE, IL, 6044654 income-restricted units54 1BRBuilt 19949% LIHTCCompliance through ~2024
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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