How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in ZIP 60544?

For ZIP 60544 in Will County, IL, the FY2027 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $2,700 per month. For illustration, 90% to 110% of this HUD benchmark is roughly $2,430 to $2,970. This modeled range is not the agency's adopted schedule. The agency calculates assistance using its applicable standard, household income and unit details; gross rent includes the allowance for tenant-paid utilities.

What are the FY2027 HUD rent benchmarks for ZIP 60544?

HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 60544, by bedroom size: studio $2,250, 1-bedroom $2,390, 2-bedroom $2,700, 3-bedroom $3,470, 4-bedroom $3,960. A ZIP benchmark helps compare locations but does not establish what a voucher pays. The administering agency's adopted schedule, program rules and household calculation determine assistance.

Which housing authority covers ZIP 60544?

Agencies listed for Will County include Housing Authority of Joliet. This county directory does not establish jurisdiction for every address. Check the agency on your voucher or application and confirm who would administer assistance at the proposed unit.

Section 8 Rent in ZIP 60544

FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 60544 in Will County, Illinois: HUD rent benchmarks by bedroom size, an illustrative percentage range, the housing authorities that administer vouchers here, and whether a landlord can legally decline a voucher in Illinois.

Studio

$2,250

1 BR

$2,390

2 BR

$2,700

3 BR

$3,470

4 BR

$3,960

What does the HUD rent benchmark measure in ZIP 60544?

HUD's Fair Market Rents estimate 40th-percentile gross rents for standard-quality units occupied by recent movers. Small Area FMRs provide ZIP-level estimates. These are not arithmetic average asking rents or approved voucher payments. For FY2027, that benchmark is $2,390 for a one-bedroom and $2,700 for a two-bedroom in ZIP 60544. Actual asking rents and adopted agency payment standards can differ. The full HUD benchmark table is above.

What changed from FY2026 to FY2027 in ZIP 60544

HUD's two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 60544 rose from $2,330 in FY2026 to $2,700 in FY2027, a change of +$370 a month (+15.9%). FY2027 figures took effect on October 1, 2026.

Bedrooms	FY2026	FY2027	Change
Efficiency (studio)	$1,930	$2,250	+$320 (+16.6%)
1-bedroom	$2,060	$2,390	+$330 (+16.0%)
2-bedroom	$2,330	$2,700	+$370 (+15.9%)
3-bedroom	$3,000	$3,470	+$470 (+15.7%)
4-bedroom	$3,460	$3,960	+$500 (+14.5%)

The FMR is not what the voucher pays. Each housing authority sets its own payment standard. The basic range is 90% to 110% of the applicable FMR or SAFMR, with exceptions and Moving to Work policies that may differ. A HUD effective date is not a household rent-change notice. Confirm the adopted schedule and its application to your lease or reexamination with your agency.

Already renting with a voucher in ZIP 60544? Under standard HCV rules, once the housing authority raises its payment standard, the higher amount must be used for your subsidy no later than the earliest of three dates: a rent increase that would raise your share, your next regular or interim reexamination, or one year after the increase took effect (24 CFR 982.505(c)(4)). Confirm any applicable Moving to Work policy with your agency.

Landlords: a higher FMR does not raise a contract rent by itself. You still request the increase from the housing authority, and the new rent has to pass its rent reasonableness review against comparable unassisted units.

Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, FY2026 and FY2027, huduser.gov.

Illustration: 90% to 110% of the HUD benchmark (2 BR)

These percentages illustrate the basic payment-standard range, not a verified agency schedule. ZIP-based policies, approved exceptions and Moving to Work rules can differ.

Low (90%)

$2,430

FMR (100%)

$2,700

High (110%)

$2,970

Gross rent includes the applicable allowance for tenant-paid utilities. Ask your administering agency for the adopted standard and household affordability calculation; neither the HUD benchmark nor this illustration is a lease approval.

ZIP vs county FMR (2 BR)

ZIP 60544 at $2,700 is $689 higher than the Will County county-wide 2 BR FMR of $2,011. This is a comparison of HUD benchmarks. It does not establish the agency's adopted standard or the assistance available to a particular household.

Can a landlord refuse Section 8 in ZIP 60544?

No. Illinois law prohibits landlords from refusing a renter because they pay with a Section 8 voucher. That protection applies in ZIP 60544. 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

These agencies are listed for the county. Confirm jurisdiction for the exact address and, if you already have a voucher, which agency will administer the proposed move.

Frequently asked questions

How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in ZIP 60544?: For ZIP 60544 in Will County, IL, the FY2027 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $2,700 per month. For illustration, 90% to 110% of this HUD benchmark is roughly $2,430 to $2,970. This modeled range is not the agency's adopted schedule. The agency calculates assistance using its applicable standard, household income and unit details; gross rent includes the allowance for tenant-paid utilities.
What are the FY2027 HUD rent benchmarks for ZIP 60544?: HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 60544, by bedroom size: studio $2,250, 1-bedroom $2,390, 2-bedroom $2,700, 3-bedroom $3,470, 4-bedroom $3,960. A ZIP benchmark helps compare locations but does not establish what a voucher pays. The administering agency's adopted schedule, program rules and household calculation determine assistance.
Which housing authority covers ZIP 60544?: Agencies listed for Will County include Housing Authority of Joliet. This county directory does not establish jurisdiction for every address. Check the agency on your voucher or application and confirm who would administer assistance at the proposed unit.

Find Section 8 apartments in ZIP 60544

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SAFMR data published by HUD for FY2027. ZIP 60544 maps to Will County, IL · FIPS 17197. Investors can run these numbers in the RentalCalcs voucher analyzer.