Section 8 apartments in Downtown Aurora, Aurora

Downtown Aurora is in the Central area, primarily within ZIP code 60505. Compare HUD rent benchmarks below, then confirm the housing authority’s adopted standard and utility allowance for the actual unit.

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HUD rent benchmarks — ZIP 60505

Small-Area FMR · FY2027

Bedrooms	HUD benchmark / mo
Studio	$1,510
1 bedroom	$1,600
2 bedrooms	$1,810
3 bedrooms	$2,330
4 bedrooms	$2,660

These are HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, not an adopted housing authority payment standard or a guaranteed rent approval. Your authority determines assistance using its schedule, household income, voucher size and utility allowance. Rent reasonableness and inspection requirements also apply. How HUD vouchers work.

HUD rent benchmarks by ZIP code in Downtown Aurora: 60505, 60506

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Governing PHA

Aurora Housing Authority

HUD PHA code IL090 · 1,499 HCV vouchers

Waitlist closed

This PHA is not accepting new applications at this time. Call for the next opening date.

Aurora Housing Authority HCV waitlist status varies — check auroraha.com or call (630) 701-9977.

Address: 1630 W Plum St, Aurora, IL
Phone: (630) 701-9977
Website: https://auroraha.com

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Housing Authority of Elgin

HUD PHA code IL092 · 1,164 HCV vouchers

Call to confirm

Waitlist status changes frequently — call the PHA directly to confirm before applying.

Address: 130 S State St , Elgin , IL
Phone: 8477423853

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