How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in ZIP 60020?

For ZIP 60020 in Lake County, IL, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $1,650 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $1,485 to $1,815 before the tenant's utility allowance.

What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 60020?

HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 60020, by bedroom size: studio $1,370, 1-bedroom $1,460, 2-bedroom $1,650, 3-bedroom $2,120, 4-bedroom $2,460. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.

Which housing authority covers ZIP 60020?

Vouchers for Lake County are administered by Lake County Housing Authority, Housing Authority of the City of Waukegan, Housing Authority of the City of North Chicago, Il. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 60020 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

Section 8 Rent in ZIP 60020

FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 60020 in Lake County, Illinois: the exact per-bedroom rents HUD publishes for this ZIP, the estimated payment-standard range, the housing authorities that administer vouchers here, and whether a landlord can legally decline a voucher in Illinois.

Studio

$1,370

1 BR

$1,460

2 BR

$1,650

3 BR

$2,120

4 BR

$2,460

Estimated payment standard range (2 BR)

Local PHAs set payment standards between 90% and 110% of FMR. Exact figures vary by PHA. The numbers below are the modeled range.

Low (90%)

$1,485

FMR (100%)

$1,650

High (110%)

$1,815

Gross rent before the tenant utility allowance. The PHA's published payment standard is the number that actually applies; verify with the PHA before signing a lease or HAP contract.

ZIP vs county FMR (2 BR)

ZIP 60020 at $1,650 is $131 lower than the Lake County county-wide 2 BR FMR of $1,781. In SAFMR metros the ZIP number applies, so the county-wide figure overstates what a voucher covers in this ZIP.

Can a landlord refuse Section 8 in ZIP 60020?

No. Illinois law prohibits landlords from refusing a renter because they pay with a Section 8 voucher. That protection applies in ZIP 60020. 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.

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Informational only, not legal advice. Laws change, so verify current status before acting on a rejection or making a leasing decision.

Housing authorities serving Lake County

Lake County Housing Authority
Grayslake · PHA code IL056
3,282 Section 8 units
Housing Authority of the City of Waukegan
Waukegan · PHA code IL026
1,115 Section 8 units
Housing Authority of the City of North Chicago, Il
North Chicago · PHA code IL107
546 Section 8 units

The PHA whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 60020 handles the application, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

Frequently asked questions

How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in ZIP 60020?: For ZIP 60020 in Lake County, IL, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $1,650 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $1,485 to $1,815 before the tenant's utility allowance.
What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 60020?: HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 60020, by bedroom size: studio $1,370, 1-bedroom $1,460, 2-bedroom $1,650, 3-bedroom $2,120, 4-bedroom $2,460. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.
Which housing authority covers ZIP 60020?: Vouchers for Lake County are administered by Lake County Housing Authority, Housing Authority of the City of Waukegan, Housing Authority of the City of North Chicago, Il. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 60020 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

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Lake County overview All of Illinois

SAFMR data published by HUD for FY2026. ZIP 60020 maps to Lake County, IL · FIPS 17097. Investors can run these numbers in the RentalCalcs voucher analyzer.