Housing Authority of Mt. Vernon, Illinois

619 Broadway St, Mount Vernon, IL, 62864 · ~68 units under management

Fair Market Rent by unit size — Mount Vernon, IL (2026)

Figures shown are Fair Market Rent for the county this agency primarily serves — the agency's actual payment standard (typically 90–110% of FMR) may differ. Confirm directly with the agency.

Who this agency serves

Housing Authority of Mt. Vernon, Illinois served 53 households across 70 units (76% occupied) as of HUD's 2025 Picture of Subsidized Households data. The typical assisted household here has an average of 2.7 people, an average annual income of $19,514, and pays an average of $589 per month toward rent.

Households served
53 of 70 units
Avg. household income
$19,514
Avg. rent paid by household
$589
Avg. household size
2.7 people
Households with children
59%
Head of household 62+
20%
Head of household with a disability
33%
Avg. wait to move in
12 months

Unit mix: 7% 1-bedroom, 11% 2-bedroom, 80% 3-bedroom.

Source: HUD's Picture of Subsidized Households, 2025— figures reflect this agency's most recent reporting period across all HUD programs it administers, not just Housing Choice Vouchers.

Applying with this agency

Application processes and waiting-list status vary by agency — contact Housing Authority of Mt. Vernon, Illinois directly using the info above, or read our general guide to how to apply and how waiting lists work.

Evaluating this market

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