How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in ZIP 60543?

For ZIP 60543 in Kendall County, IL, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $1,660 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $1,495 to $1,825 before the tenant's utility allowance.

What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 60543?

HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 60543, by bedroom size: studio $1,140, 1-bedroom $1,270, 2-bedroom $1,660, 3-bedroom $2,280, 4-bedroom $2,360. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.

Which housing authority covers ZIP 60543?

Vouchers for Kendall County are administered by Kendall Housing Authority. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 60543 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

Section 8 Rent in ZIP 60543

FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 60543 in Kendall 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

$1,140

1 BR

$1,270

2 BR

$1,660

3 BR

$2,280

4 BR

$2,360

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%)

$1,495

FMR (100%)

$1,660

High (110%)

$1,825

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 60543 at $1,660 is $390 lower than the Kendall County county-wide 2 BR FMR of $2,050. 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 60543?

No. Illinois law prohibits landlords from refusing a renter because they pay with a Section 8 voucher. That protection applies in ZIP 60543. 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 Kendall County

Kendall Housing Authority
Yorkville · PHA code IL137
198 Section 8 units

The PHA whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 60543 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 60543?: For ZIP 60543 in Kendall County, IL, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $1,660 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $1,495 to $1,825 before the tenant's utility allowance.
What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 60543?: HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 60543, by bedroom size: studio $1,140, 1-bedroom $1,270, 2-bedroom $1,660, 3-bedroom $2,280, 4-bedroom $2,360. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.
Which housing authority covers ZIP 60543?: Vouchers for Kendall County are administered by Kendall Housing Authority. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 60543 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

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Kendall County overview All of Illinois

SAFMR data published by HUD for FY2026. ZIP 60543 maps to Kendall County, IL · FIPS 17093. Investors can run these numbers in the RentalCalcs voucher analyzer.