Section 8 in Warren County, IL
104 active Housing Choice Vouchers in Warren County, 78% utilized. 1 housing authority serve this county. Voucher data as of 2026.
Section 8 payment standards in Warren 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) | $632 | $569 to $695 |
| 1-bedroom | $698 | $628 to $768 |
| 2-bedroom | $916 | $824 to $1,008 |
| 3-bedroom | $1,156 | $1,040 to $1,272 |
| 4-bedroom | $1,537 | $1,383 to $1,691 |
Example: at 100% of FMR, a 2-bedroom voucher in Warren County covers up to $916 in gross rent, before the tenant's utility allowance. Across the full range a PHA may set: $824 to $1,008.
Can a landlord refuse Section 8 in Warren County?
No. Illinois law prohibits landlords from refusing a renter because they pay with a Section 8 voucher. That protection applies in Warren 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.
Housing authorities serving Warren 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.
Warren County Housing Authority
Monmouth · PHA code IL091
104 Section 8 units
Find Section 8 apartments in Warren County
VoucherMatch connects voucher holders with landlords who accept Section 8, and it is free for renters. Landlords: listings here reach applicants whose voucher already covers the rent above.
Other Illinois counties
Voucher counts aggregated from HUD PHA jurisdiction data. Population 16,760 · FIPS 17187.