How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in ZIP 60461?

For ZIP 60461 in Cook County, IL, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $2,670 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $2,405 to $2,935 before the tenant's utility allowance.

What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 60461?

HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 60461, by bedroom size: studio $2,220, 1-bedroom $2,370, 2-bedroom $2,670, 3-bedroom $3,440, 4-bedroom $3,980. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.

Which housing authority covers ZIP 60461?

Vouchers for Cook County are administered by Chicago Housing Authority, Housing Authority of the County of Cook (HACC), Housing Authority of the Village of Oak Park. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 60461 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

Section 8 Rent in ZIP 60461

FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 60461 in Cook 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

$2,220

1 BR

$2,370

2 BR

$2,670

3 BR

$3,440

4 BR

$3,980

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%)

$2,405

FMR (100%)

$2,670

High (110%)

$2,935

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 60461 at $2,670 is $889 higher than the Cook County county-wide 2 BR FMR of $1,781. 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 60461?

No. Illinois law prohibits landlords from refusing a renter because they pay with a Section 8 voucher. That protection applies in ZIP 60461. 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 Cook County

Chicago Housing Authority
Chicago · PHA code IL002
54,082 Section 8 units
Housing Authority of the County of Cook (HACC)
Chicago · PHA code IL025
14,142 Section 8 units
Housing Authority of the Village of Oak Park
Oak Park · PHA code IL103
546 Section 8 units
Housing Authority of the Town of Cicero
Cicero · PHA code IL130
239 Section 8 units
Illinois Housing Development Authority
Chicago · PHA code IL901
235 Section 8 units

The PHA whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 60461 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 60461?: For ZIP 60461 in Cook County, IL, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $2,670 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $2,405 to $2,935 before the tenant's utility allowance.
What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 60461?: HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 60461, by bedroom size: studio $2,220, 1-bedroom $2,370, 2-bedroom $2,670, 3-bedroom $3,440, 4-bedroom $3,980. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.
Which housing authority covers ZIP 60461?: Vouchers for Cook County are administered by Chicago Housing Authority, Housing Authority of the County of Cook (HACC), Housing Authority of the Village of Oak Park. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 60461 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

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Cook County overview All of Illinois

SAFMR data published by HUD for FY2026. ZIP 60461 maps to Cook County, IL · FIPS 17031. Investors can run these numbers in the RentalCalcs voucher analyzer.