How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in ZIP 60178?

For ZIP 60178 in DeKalb County, IL, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $1,410 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $1,270 to $1,550 before the tenant's utility allowance.

What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 60178?

HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 60178, by bedroom size: studio $970, 1-bedroom $1,080, 2-bedroom $1,410, 3-bedroom $1,870, 4-bedroom $2,260. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.

Which housing authority covers ZIP 60178?

Vouchers for DeKalb County are administered by Housing Authority of the County of Dekalb. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 60178 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

Section 8 Rent in ZIP 60178

FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 60178 in DeKalb 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

$970

1 BR

$1,080

2 BR

$1,410

3 BR

$1,870

4 BR

$2,260

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%)

$1,270

FMR (100%)

$1,410

High (110%)

$1,550

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 60178 at $1,410 is $37 higher than the DeKalb County county-wide 2 BR FMR of $1,373. In SAFMR metros the ZIP number is what actually applies to an address here, so a voucher stretches further in this ZIP than the county average suggests.

Can a landlord refuse Section 8 in ZIP 60178?

No. Illinois law prohibits landlords from refusing a renter because they pay with a Section 8 voucher. That protection applies in ZIP 60178. 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 DeKalb County

Housing Authority of the County of Dekalb
Dekalb · PHA code IL089
606 Section 8 units

The PHA whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 60178 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 60178?: For ZIP 60178 in DeKalb County, IL, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $1,410 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $1,270 to $1,550 before the tenant's utility allowance.
What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 60178?: HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 60178, by bedroom size: studio $970, 1-bedroom $1,080, 2-bedroom $1,410, 3-bedroom $1,870, 4-bedroom $2,260. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.
Which housing authority covers ZIP 60178?: Vouchers for DeKalb County are administered by Housing Authority of the County of Dekalb. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 60178 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

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DeKalb County overview All of Illinois

SAFMR data published by HUD for FY2026. ZIP 60178 maps to DeKalb County, IL · FIPS 17037. Investors can run these numbers in the RentalCalcs voucher analyzer.