Section 8 Rent in ZIP 60416
FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 60416 in Grundy 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.
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.
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 60416 at $1,400 is $59 lower than the Grundy County county-wide 2 BR FMR of $1,459. 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 60416?
No. Illinois law prohibits landlords from refusing a renter because they pay with a Section 8 voucher. That protection applies in ZIP 60416. 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 Grundy County
Grundy County Housing Authority
Morris · PHA code IL027
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The PHA whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 60416 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 60416?
- For ZIP 60416 in Grundy County, IL, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $1,400 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $1,260 to $1,540 before the tenant's utility allowance.
- What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 60416?
- HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 60416, by bedroom size: studio $990, 1-bedroom $1,070, 2-bedroom $1,400, 3-bedroom $1,900, 4-bedroom $2,110. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.
- Which housing authority covers ZIP 60416?
- Vouchers for Grundy County are administered by Grundy County Housing Authority. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 60416 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.
Find Section 8 apartments in ZIP 60416
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.
SAFMR data published by HUD for FY2026. ZIP 60416 maps to Grundy County, IL · FIPS 17063. Investors can run these numbers in the RentalCalcs voucher analyzer.