Section 8 apartments in Downtown Waukegan, Waukegan

Downtown Waukegan is in the Central area, primarily within ZIP code 60085. 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 60085

Small-Area FMR · FY2027

Bedrooms	HUD benchmark / mo
Studio	$1,440
1 bedroom	$1,520
2 bedrooms	$1,720
3 bedrooms	$2,210
4 bedrooms	$2,530

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 Waukegan: 60085

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Governing PHA

Lake County Housing Authority

HUD PHA code IL056 · 3,282 HCV vouchers

Waitlist closed

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

Housing Authority of the County of Lake HCV waitlist status: call (847) 223-1170 to confirm current opening.

Address: 33928 N US Highway 45, Grayslake, IL
Phone: (847) 223-1170
Website: https://www.lakecountyha.org

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Housing Authority of the City of Waukegan

HUD PHA code IL026 · 1,115 HCV vouchers

Call to confirm

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

Address: 1707 N Mcaree Rd , Waukegan , IL
Phone: 8472448500

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