How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in ZIP 62281?

For ZIP 62281 in Madison County, IL, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $1,540 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $1,385 to $1,695 before the tenant's utility allowance.

What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 62281?

HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 62281, by bedroom size: studio $1,210, 1-bedroom $1,260, 2-bedroom $1,540, 3-bedroom $1,980, 4-bedroom $2,290. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.

Which housing authority covers ZIP 62281?

Vouchers for Madison County are administered by Madison County Housing Authority, Granite City Housing Authority, Housing Authority - City of Alton. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 62281 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

Section 8 Rent in ZIP 62281

FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 62281 in Madison 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

$1,210

1 BR

$1,260

2 BR

$1,540

3 BR

$1,980

4 BR

$2,290

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%)

$1,385

FMR (100%)

$1,540

High (110%)

$1,695

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 62281 at $1,540 is $322 higher than the Madison 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 62281?

No. Illinois law prohibits landlords from refusing a renter because they pay with a Section 8 voucher. That protection applies in ZIP 62281. 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 Madison County

Madison County Housing Authority
Collinsville · PHA code IL015
1,223 Section 8 units
Granite City Housing Authority
Granite City · PHA code IL005
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Housing Authority - City of Alton
Alton · PHA code IL055
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The PHA whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 62281 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 62281?: For ZIP 62281 in Madison County, IL, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $1,540 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $1,385 to $1,695 before the tenant's utility allowance.
What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 62281?: HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 62281, by bedroom size: studio $1,210, 1-bedroom $1,260, 2-bedroom $1,540, 3-bedroom $1,980, 4-bedroom $2,290. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.
Which housing authority covers ZIP 62281?: Vouchers for Madison County are administered by Madison County Housing Authority, Granite City Housing Authority, Housing Authority - City of Alton. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 62281 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

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Madison County overview All of Illinois

SAFMR data published by HUD for FY2026. ZIP 62281 maps to Madison County, IL · FIPS 17119. Investors can run these numbers in the RentalCalcs voucher analyzer.