3 bedroom Section 8 apartments in South Waukegan, Waukegan
A Section 8 voucher will cover up to $1,980/mo for a 3 bedroom unit in ZIP 60085 — the current Small-Area FMR for the South Waukegan area.
Voucher discrimination is illegal here
Under the Illinois Human Rights Act, it is illegal statewide for a landlord to refuse an applicant because they use a housing voucher.
Section 8 payment standards — ZIP 60085
Small-Area FMR · 2026| Bedrooms | Payment standard / mo |
|---|---|
| Studio | $1,280 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,370 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,540 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,980 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,290 |
Payment standards published by HUD. Small-Area FMRs vary by ZIP code — this is the exact ceiling a Housing Choice Voucher will cover for a unit in this ZIP.
Governing PHA
Lake County Housing Authority
HUD PHA code IL056 · 3,282 HCV vouchers
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
Housing Authority of the City of Waukegan
HUD PHA code IL026 · 1,115 HCV vouchers
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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