How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in ZIP 62236?

For ZIP 62236 in Monroe County, IL, the FY2026 two-bedroom 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 62236?

HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for ZIP 62236, by bedroom size: studio $960, 1-bedroom $1,000, 2-bedroom $1,220, 3-bedroom $1,570, 4-bedroom $1,810. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.

Section 8 Rent in ZIP 62236

FY2026 Fair Market Rent for ZIP 62236 in Monroe 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

$960

1 BR

$1,000

2 BR

$1,220

3 BR

$1,570

4 BR

$1,810

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 62236 at $1,220 is $2 higher than the Monroe County county-wide 2 BR FMR of $1,218. 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 62236?

No. Illinois law prohibits landlords from refusing a renter because they pay with a Section 8 voucher. That protection applies in ZIP 62236. 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 62236?: For ZIP 62236 in Monroe County, IL, the FY2026 two-bedroom 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 62236?: HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for ZIP 62236, by bedroom size: studio $960, 1-bedroom $1,000, 2-bedroom $1,220, 3-bedroom $1,570, 4-bedroom $1,810. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.

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Monroe County overview All of Illinois

SAFMR data published by HUD for FY2026. ZIP 62236 maps to Monroe County, IL · FIPS 17133. Investors can run these numbers in the RentalCalcs voucher analyzer.