Section 8 in Christian County, IL
377 active Housing Choice Vouchers in Christian County, 86% utilized. 1 housing authority serve this county. Voucher data as of 2026.
Section 8 payment standards in Christian County (FY2026)
HUD-published metro FMR for FY2026. Payment standards, the amount a PHA actually pays, are set between 90% and 110% of FMR at each PHA's discretion.
| Bedrooms | FMR | Payment standard (90 to 110%) |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency (studio) | $672 | $605 to $739 |
| 1-bedroom | $742 | $668 to $816 |
| 2-bedroom | $974 | $877 to $1,071 |
| 3-bedroom | $1,168 | $1,051 to $1,285 |
| 4-bedroom | $1,418 | $1,276 to $1,560 |
Example: at 100% of FMR, a 2-bedroom voucher in Christian County covers up to $974 in gross rent, before the tenant's utility allowance. Across the full range a PHA may set: $877 to $1,071.
Can a landlord refuse Section 8 in Christian County?
No. Illinois law prohibits landlords from refusing a renter because they pay with a Section 8 voucher. That protection applies in Christian County. If you were turned away for having a voucher, that refusal may be illegal.
Illinois Human Rights Act §5-102(A)
Illinois Human Rights Act was amended in January 2023 to add source of income (including housing vouchers) as a protected class statewide.
View statute →Informational only, not legal advice. Laws change, so verify current status before acting on a rejection or making a leasing decision.
Christian County in the Taylorville metro
Christian County is one of the counties inside the Taylorville, IL core-based statistical area. The metro-level view aggregates voucher activity across every housing authority in the CBSA.
See Taylorville metro rent limits and PHA breakdown →Housing authorities serving Christian County
Each PHA sets its own payment standard, runs its own waitlist, and does its own inspections. The PHA whose jurisdiction covers a unit's ZIP is the one both tenant and landlord will deal with.
Housing Authority of Christian County, Illinois
Pana · PHA code IL038
377 Section 8 units
Find Section 8 apartments in Christian County
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Other Illinois counties
Voucher counts aggregated from HUD PHA jurisdiction data. Population 33,893 · FIPS 17021.