How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in ZIP 60491?

For ZIP 60491 in Will County, IL, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $2,070 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $1,865 to $2,275 before the tenant's utility allowance.

What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 60491?

HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 60491, by bedroom size: studio $1,720, 1-bedroom $1,840, 2-bedroom $2,070, 3-bedroom $2,670, 4-bedroom $3,080. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.

Which housing authority covers ZIP 60491?

Vouchers for Will County are administered by Housing Authority of Joliet. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 60491 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

Section 8 Rent in ZIP 60491

FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 60491 in Will 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

$1,720

1 BR

$1,840

2 BR

$2,070

3 BR

$2,670

4 BR

$3,080

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%)

$1,865

FMR (100%)

$2,070

High (110%)

$2,275

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 60491 at $2,070 is $289 higher than the Will 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 60491?

No. Illinois law prohibits landlords from refusing a renter because they pay with a Section 8 voucher. That protection applies in ZIP 60491. 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 Will County

Housing Authority of Joliet
Joliet · PHA code IL024
2,797 Section 8 units

The PHA whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 60491 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 60491?: For ZIP 60491 in Will County, IL, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $2,070 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $1,865 to $2,275 before the tenant's utility allowance.
What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 60491?: HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 60491, by bedroom size: studio $1,720, 1-bedroom $1,840, 2-bedroom $2,070, 3-bedroom $2,670, 4-bedroom $3,080. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.
Which housing authority covers ZIP 60491?: Vouchers for Will County are administered by Housing Authority of Joliet. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 60491 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

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Will County overview All of Illinois

SAFMR data published by HUD for FY2026. ZIP 60491 maps to Will County, IL · FIPS 17197. Investors can run these numbers in the RentalCalcs voucher analyzer.