How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in ZIP 62216?

For ZIP 62216 in Clinton County, IL, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $1,170 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $1,055 to $1,285 before the tenant's utility allowance.

What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 62216?

HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 62216, by bedroom size: studio $920, 1-bedroom $960, 2-bedroom $1,170, 3-bedroom $1,510, 4-bedroom $1,740. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.

Section 8 Rent in ZIP 62216

FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 62216 in Clinton 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

$920

1 BR

$960

2 BR

$1,170

3 BR

$1,510

4 BR

$1,740

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%)

$1,055

FMR (100%)

$1,170

High (110%)

$1,285

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 62216 at $1,170 is $48 lower than the Clinton County county-wide 2 BR FMR of $1,218. 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 62216?

No. Illinois law prohibits landlords from refusing a renter because they pay with a Section 8 voucher. That protection applies in ZIP 62216. 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.

Frequently asked questions

How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in ZIP 62216?: For ZIP 62216 in Clinton County, IL, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $1,170 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $1,055 to $1,285 before the tenant's utility allowance.
What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 62216?: HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 62216, by bedroom size: studio $920, 1-bedroom $960, 2-bedroom $1,170, 3-bedroom $1,510, 4-bedroom $1,740. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.

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Clinton County overview All of Illinois

SAFMR data published by HUD for FY2026. ZIP 62216 maps to Clinton County, IL · FIPS 17027. Investors can run these numbers in the RentalCalcs voucher analyzer.