How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in ZIP 60950?

For ZIP 60950 in Kankakee County, IL, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $1,220 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $1,100 to $1,340 before the tenant's utility allowance.

What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 60950?

HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 60950, by bedroom size: studio $840, 1-bedroom $930, 2-bedroom $1,220, 3-bedroom $1,610, 4-bedroom $1,640. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.

Which housing authority covers ZIP 60950?

Vouchers for Kankakee County are administered by Kankakee County Housing Authority. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 60950 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

Section 8 Rent in ZIP 60950

FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 60950 in Kankakee 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

$840

1 BR

$930

2 BR

$1,220

3 BR

$1,610

4 BR

$1,640

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%)

$1,100

FMR (100%)

$1,220

High (110%)

$1,340

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 60950 at $1,220 is $106 lower than the Kankakee County county-wide 2 BR FMR of $1,326. 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 60950?

No. Illinois law prohibits landlords from refusing a renter because they pay with a Section 8 voucher. That protection applies in ZIP 60950. 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 Kankakee County

Kankakee County Housing Authority
Kankakee · PHA code IL039
871 Section 8 units

The PHA whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 60950 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 60950?: For ZIP 60950 in Kankakee County, IL, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $1,220 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $1,100 to $1,340 before the tenant's utility allowance.
What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 60950?: HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 60950, by bedroom size: studio $840, 1-bedroom $930, 2-bedroom $1,220, 3-bedroom $1,610, 4-bedroom $1,640. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.
Which housing authority covers ZIP 60950?: Vouchers for Kankakee County are administered by Kankakee County Housing Authority. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 60950 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

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Kankakee County overview All of Illinois

SAFMR data published by HUD for FY2026. ZIP 60950 maps to Kankakee County, IL · FIPS 17091. Investors can run these numbers in the RentalCalcs voucher analyzer.