How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in ZIP 60106?

For ZIP 60106 in DuPage County, IL, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $1,720 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $1,550 to $1,890 before the tenant's utility allowance.

What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 60106?

HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 60106, by bedroom size: studio $1,430, 1-bedroom $1,530, 2-bedroom $1,720, 3-bedroom $2,210, 4-bedroom $2,560. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.

Which housing authority covers ZIP 60106?

Vouchers for DuPage County are administered by DuPage & Kendall Housing Authority. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 60106 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

Section 8 Rent in ZIP 60106

FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 60106 in DuPage 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

$1,430

1 BR

$1,530

2 BR

$1,720

3 BR

$2,210

4 BR

$2,560

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%)

$1,550

FMR (100%)

$1,720

High (110%)

$1,890

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 60106 at $1,720 is $61 lower than the DuPage 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 60106?

No. Illinois law prohibits landlords from refusing a renter because they pay with a Section 8 voucher. That protection applies in ZIP 60106. 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 DuPage County

DuPage & Kendall Housing Authority
Wheaton · PHA code IL101
3,360 Section 8 units

The PHA whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 60106 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 60106?: For ZIP 60106 in DuPage County, IL, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $1,720 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $1,550 to $1,890 before the tenant's utility allowance.
What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 60106?: HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 60106, by bedroom size: studio $1,430, 1-bedroom $1,530, 2-bedroom $1,720, 3-bedroom $2,210, 4-bedroom $2,560. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.
Which housing authority covers ZIP 60106?: Vouchers for DuPage County are administered by DuPage & Kendall Housing Authority. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 60106 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

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DuPage County overview All of Illinois

SAFMR data published by HUD for FY2026. ZIP 60106 maps to DuPage County, IL · FIPS 17043. Investors can run these numbers in the RentalCalcs voucher analyzer.