How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in ZIP 62282?

For ZIP 62282 in Saint Clair 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 62282?

HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 62282, 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 62282?

Vouchers for Saint Clair County are administered by St. Clair County Housing Authority, the Housing Authority of City of East St. Louis. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 62282 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

Section 8 Rent in ZIP 62282

FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 62282 in Saint Clair 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 62282 at $990 is $228 lower than the Saint Clair 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 62282?

No. Illinois law prohibits landlords from refusing a renter because they pay with a Section 8 voucher. That protection applies in ZIP 62282. 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 Saint Clair County

St. Clair County Housing Authority
Belleville · PHA code IL030
2,695 Section 8 units
the Housing Authority of City of East St. Louis
East Saint Louis · PHA code IL001
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The PHA whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 62282 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 62282?: For ZIP 62282 in Saint Clair 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 62282?: HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 62282, 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 62282?: Vouchers for Saint Clair County are administered by St. Clair County Housing Authority, the Housing Authority of City of East St. Louis. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 62282 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

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Saint Clair County overview All of Illinois

SAFMR data published by HUD for FY2026. ZIP 62282 maps to Saint Clair County, IL · FIPS 17163. Investors can run these numbers in the RentalCalcs voucher analyzer.