Section 8 Rent in ZIP 62266
FY2026 Fair Market Rent for ZIP 62266 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.
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.
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 62266 at $1,240 is $22 higher than the Clinton 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 62266?
No. Illinois law prohibits landlords from refusing a renter because they pay with a Section 8 voucher. That protection applies in ZIP 62266. 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.
View statute →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 62266?
- For ZIP 62266 in Clinton County, IL, the FY2026 two-bedroom Fair Market Rent is $1,240 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $1,115 to $1,365 before the tenant's utility allowance.
- What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 62266?
- HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for ZIP 62266, by bedroom size: studio $950, 1-bedroom $1,030, 2-bedroom $1,240, 3-bedroom $1,610, 4-bedroom $1,820. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.
Find Section 8 apartments in ZIP 62266
VoucherMatch connects voucher holders with landlords who accept Section 8, and it is free for renters. Landlords: listings here reach applicants whose voucher already covers the rent above.
SAFMR data published by HUD for FY2026. ZIP 62266 maps to Clinton County, IL · FIPS 17027. Investors can run these numbers in the RentalCalcs voucher analyzer.