Section 8 in McLean County, IL
783 active Housing Choice Vouchers in McLean County, 86% utilized. 2 housing authorities serve this county. Voucher data as of 2026.
Section 8 payment standards in McLean 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) | $927 | $834 to $1,020 |
| 1-bedroom | $999 | $899 to $1,099 |
| 2-bedroom | $1,302 | $1,172 to $1,432 |
| 3-bedroom | $1,717 | $1,545 to $1,889 |
| 4-bedroom | $1,724 | $1,552 to $1,896 |
Example: at 100% of FMR, a 2-bedroom voucher in McLean County covers up to $1,302 in gross rent, before the tenant's utility allowance. Across the full range a PHA may set: $1,172 to $1,432.
Can a landlord refuse Section 8 in McLean County?
No. Illinois law prohibits landlords from refusing a renter because they pay with a Section 8 voucher. That protection applies in McLean 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.
McLean County in the Bloomington metro
McLean County is one of the counties inside the Bloomington, IL core-based statistical area. The metro-level view aggregates voucher activity across every housing authority in the CBSA.
See Bloomington metro rent limits and PHA breakdown →Housing authorities serving McLean 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 the City of Bloomington, Il
Bloomington · PHA code IL051
467 Section 8 unitsHousing Authority of the County of Mclean, Ill.
Bloomington · PHA code IL117
316 Section 8 units
Find Section 8 apartments in McLean County
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Other Illinois counties
Voucher counts aggregated from HUD PHA jurisdiction data. Population 171,284 · FIPS 17113.