How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in ZIP 62277?

For ZIP 62277 in Randolph County, IL, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $990 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $890 to $1,090 before the tenant's utility allowance.

What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 62277?

HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 62277, by bedroom size: studio $760, 1-bedroom $800, 2-bedroom $990, 3-bedroom $1,270, 4-bedroom $1,480. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.

Which housing authority covers ZIP 62277?

Vouchers for Randolph County are administered by Randolph County Housing Authority. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 62277 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

Section 8 Rent in ZIP 62277

FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 62277 in Randolph 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

$760

1 BR

$800

2 BR

$990

3 BR

$1,270

4 BR

$1,480

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%)

$890

FMR (100%)

$990

High (110%)

$1,090

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 62277 at $990 is $74 higher than the Randolph County county-wide 2 BR FMR of $916. 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 62277?

No. Illinois law prohibits landlords from refusing a renter because they pay with a Section 8 voucher. That protection applies in ZIP 62277. 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 Randolph County

Randolph County Housing Authority
Chester · PHA code IL052
54 Section 8 units

The PHA whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 62277 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 62277?: For ZIP 62277 in Randolph County, IL, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $990 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $890 to $1,090 before the tenant's utility allowance.
What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 62277?: HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 62277, by bedroom size: studio $760, 1-bedroom $800, 2-bedroom $990, 3-bedroom $1,270, 4-bedroom $1,480. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.
Which housing authority covers ZIP 62277?: Vouchers for Randolph County are administered by Randolph County Housing Authority. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 62277 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

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Randolph County overview All of Illinois

SAFMR data published by HUD for FY2026. ZIP 62277 maps to Randolph County, IL · FIPS 17157. Investors can run these numbers in the RentalCalcs voucher analyzer.