Renting · Section 8
Data from November 2026
Renting in DuPage County, Illinois
DuPage County has a HUD fair market rent of $2,011 a month for 2 bedrooms (Fiscal year 2027). Renter households here pay a typical rent of $1,688 a month (Average 2020–2024). Paying the fair market rent without going over 30% of income takes $38.67 an hour, full time.
Four numbers to start with
- Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
- $2,011
- a month, HUD, Fiscal year 2027
- 17% more than in Illinois
- Typical rent
- $1,688
- a month, Census, Average 2020–2024
- 32% more than in Illinois
- Wage needed
- $38.67
- an hour, 2 bedrooms
- Or $80,440 a year, to spend no more than 30% of income on rent.
- Rent-burdened households
- 45%
- spend 30% or more of income on rent
- 6% less than in Illinois
Only here
Renting in DuPage County: what sets it apart
What this place has that others do not, from public data, most unusual first.
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Of the 102 counties in Illinois, DuPage County has the highest typical household income: $112,096.
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DuPage County has the 2nd highest typical rent of the 102 counties in Illinois ($1,688).
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Among the neighboring counties, DeKalb County has the lowest typical rent ($1,049), 38% below the $1,688 in DuPage County.
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Average 2020–2024).
Fair market rent
What HUD sets for each size
Every year HUD (the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development) publishes a Fair Market Rent (FMR) for each home size in DuPage County. It is used to work out how much a Section 8 voucher covers. The table shows what you need to earn to pay it without spending more than 30% of income.
The fair market rent covers rent plus basic utilities, except the phone. HUD generally sets it at the 40th percentile: 4 in 10 standard-quality homes rented recently cost less. 24 CFR §888.113(a)
According to Zillow (ZORI), the typical asking rent in DuPage County was $2,105 a month in September 2026: 2.5% more than 12 months ago. It is an index of market listings, not a HUD limit. Zillow data
| Size | Fair rent per month | Hourly wage | Income needed per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,678 | $32.27 | $67,120 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,780 | $34.23 | $71,200 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,011 | $38.67 | $80,440 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,586 | $49.73 | $103,440 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,954 | $56.81 | $118,160 |
HUD area: Chicago-Joliet-Naperville, IL HUD Metro FMR Area. Source: HUD, Fiscal year 2027
By ZIP code
The fair market rent for your ZIP code
HUD also publishes fair market rents by ZIP code (Small Area FMRs) for 38 ZIP codes in DuPage County (Fiscal year 2027). Type yours to see it.
For 2 bedrooms they run from $1,380 in 60523 to $2,730 in 60519. 32 ZIP codes are above the county's fair market rent ($2,011).
Where HUD designates these areas, or where the housing agency chooses to use them, the voucher is figured on the ZIP code's rent instead of the county's. Ask your agency which one it uses. 24 CFR §982.503(a)(1)
| 60101 | Chicago-Joliet-Naperville, IL | $1,450 | $1,540 | $1,740 | $2,240 | $2,560 |
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| 60103 | Chicago-Joliet-Naperville, IL | $2,080 | $2,200 | $2,490 | $3,200 | $3,660 |
| 60106 | Chicago-Joliet-Naperville, IL | $1,610 | $1,710 | $1,930 | $2,480 | $2,830 |
| 60108 | Chicago-Joliet-Naperville, IL | $1,890 | $2,010 | $2,270 | $2,920 | $3,330 |
| 60126 | Chicago-Joliet-Naperville, IL | $2,230 | $2,360 | $2,670 | $3,430 | $3,920 |
| 60133 | Chicago-Joliet-Naperville, IL | $1,750 | $1,860 | $2,100 | $2,700 | $3,080 |
| 60137 | Chicago-Joliet-Naperville, IL | $1,570 | $1,660 | $1,880 | $2,420 | $2,760 |
| 60139 | Chicago-Joliet-Naperville, IL | $1,830 | $1,940 | $2,190 | $2,820 | $3,220 |
| 60143 | Chicago-Joliet-Naperville, IL | $2,050 | $2,180 | $2,460 | $3,160 | $3,610 |
| 60148 | Chicago-Joliet-Naperville, IL | $2,140 | $2,270 | $2,560 | $3,290 | $3,760 |
| 60157 | Chicago-Joliet-Naperville, IL | $1,930 | $2,040 | $2,310 | $2,970 | $3,390 |
| 60172 | Chicago-Joliet-Naperville, IL | $1,870 | $1,980 | $2,240 | $2,880 | $3,290 |
| 60181 | Chicago-Joliet-Naperville, IL | $1,890 | $2,000 | $2,260 | $2,910 | $3,320 |
| 60184 | Chicago-Joliet-Naperville, IL | $1,940 | $2,060 | $2,330 | $2,990 | $3,420 |
| 60185 | Chicago-Joliet-Naperville, IL | $1,650 | $1,750 | $1,980 | $2,550 | $2,910 |
| 60187 | Chicago-Joliet-Naperville, IL | $1,990 | $2,120 | $2,390 | $3,070 | $3,510 |
| 60188 | Chicago-Joliet-Naperville, IL | $1,690 | $1,800 | $2,030 | $2,610 | $2,980 |
| 60189 | Chicago-Joliet-Naperville, IL | $2,050 | $2,180 | $2,460 | $3,160 | $3,610 |
| 60190 | Chicago-Joliet-Naperville, IL | $1,780 | $1,890 | $2,130 | $2,740 | $3,130 |
| 60191 | Chicago-Joliet-Naperville, IL | $1,940 | $2,050 | $2,320 | $2,980 | $3,410 |
| 60502 | Chicago-Joliet-Naperville, IL | $2,280 | $2,420 | $2,730 | $3,510 | $4,010 |
| 60504 | Chicago-Joliet-Naperville, IL | $2,250 | $2,380 | $2,700 | $3,470 | $3,960 |
| 60504 | Kendall County, IL | $2,250 | $2,380 | $2,700 | $3,470 | $3,960 |
| 60514 | Chicago-Joliet-Naperville, IL | $1,430 | $1,510 | $1,710 | $2,200 | $2,510 |
| 60515 | Chicago-Joliet-Naperville, IL | $1,950 | $2,070 | $2,340 | $3,010 | $3,440 |
| 60516 | Chicago-Joliet-Naperville, IL | $1,920 | $2,040 | $2,300 | $2,960 | $3,380 |
| 60517 | Chicago-Joliet-Naperville, IL | $1,700 | $1,810 | $2,040 | $2,620 | $3,000 |
| 60519 | Chicago-Joliet-Naperville, IL | $2,280 | $2,420 | $2,730 | $3,510 | $4,010 |
| 60521 | Chicago-Joliet-Naperville, IL | $2,230 | $2,360 | $2,670 | $3,430 | $3,920 |
| 60523 | Chicago-Joliet-Naperville, IL | $1,150 | $1,220 | $1,380 | $1,770 | $2,030 |
| 60527 | Chicago-Joliet-Naperville, IL | $1,820 | $1,930 | $2,180 | $2,800 | $3,200 |
| 60532 | Chicago-Joliet-Naperville, IL | $1,990 | $2,110 | $2,380 | $3,060 | $3,500 |
| 60540 | Chicago-Joliet-Naperville, IL | $2,250 | $2,390 | $2,700 | $3,470 | $3,970 |
| 60555 | Chicago-Joliet-Naperville, IL | $2,090 | $2,220 | $2,510 | $3,230 | $3,690 |
| 60559 | Chicago-Joliet-Naperville, IL | $1,860 | $1,970 | $2,230 | $2,870 | $3,280 |
| 60561 | Chicago-Joliet-Naperville, IL | $2,090 | $2,220 | $2,510 | $3,230 | $3,690 |
| 60563 | Chicago-Joliet-Naperville, IL | $2,240 | $2,380 | $2,690 | $3,460 | $3,950 |
| 60565 | Chicago-Joliet-Naperville, IL | $2,080 | $2,200 | $2,490 | $3,200 | $3,660 |
- 60101 · Chicago-Joliet-Naperville, IL $1,740$2,240
- 60103 · Chicago-Joliet-Naperville, IL $2,490$3,200
- 60106 · Chicago-Joliet-Naperville, IL $1,930$2,480
- 60108 · Chicago-Joliet-Naperville, IL $2,270$2,920
- 60126 · Chicago-Joliet-Naperville, IL $2,670$3,430
- 60133 · Chicago-Joliet-Naperville, IL $2,100$2,700
- 60137 · Chicago-Joliet-Naperville, IL $1,880$2,420
- 60139 · Chicago-Joliet-Naperville, IL $2,190$2,820
- 60143 · Chicago-Joliet-Naperville, IL $2,460$3,160
- 60148 · Chicago-Joliet-Naperville, IL $2,560$3,290
- 60157 · Chicago-Joliet-Naperville, IL $2,310$2,970
- 60172 · Chicago-Joliet-Naperville, IL $2,240$2,880
- 60181 · Chicago-Joliet-Naperville, IL $2,260$2,910
- 60184 · Chicago-Joliet-Naperville, IL $2,330$2,990
- 60185 · Chicago-Joliet-Naperville, IL $1,980$2,550
- 60187 · Chicago-Joliet-Naperville, IL $2,390$3,070
- 60188 · Chicago-Joliet-Naperville, IL $2,030$2,610
- 60189 · Chicago-Joliet-Naperville, IL $2,460$3,160
- 60190 · Chicago-Joliet-Naperville, IL $2,130$2,740
- 60191 · Chicago-Joliet-Naperville, IL $2,320$2,980
- 60502 · Chicago-Joliet-Naperville, IL $2,730$3,510
- 60504 · Chicago-Joliet-Naperville, IL $2,700$3,470
- 60504 · Kendall County, IL $2,700$3,470
- 60514 · Chicago-Joliet-Naperville, IL $1,710$2,200
- 60515 · Chicago-Joliet-Naperville, IL $2,340$3,010
- 60516 · Chicago-Joliet-Naperville, IL $2,300$2,960
- 60517 · Chicago-Joliet-Naperville, IL $2,040$2,620
- 60519 · Chicago-Joliet-Naperville, IL $2,730$3,510
- 60521 · Chicago-Joliet-Naperville, IL $2,670$3,430
- 60523 · Chicago-Joliet-Naperville, IL $1,380$1,770
- 60527 · Chicago-Joliet-Naperville, IL $2,180$2,800
- 60532 · Chicago-Joliet-Naperville, IL $2,380$3,060
- 60540 · Chicago-Joliet-Naperville, IL $2,700$3,470
- 60555 · Chicago-Joliet-Naperville, IL $2,510$3,230
- 60559 · Chicago-Joliet-Naperville, IL $2,230$2,870
- 60561 · Chicago-Joliet-Naperville, IL $2,510$3,230
- 60563 · Chicago-Joliet-Naperville, IL $2,690$3,460
- 60565 · Chicago-Joliet-Naperville, IL $2,490$3,200
Source: Small Area Fair Market Rents (HUD) Fiscal year 2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents (HUD) (external site)
Rent burden
How many households spend too much
HUD counts rent as a burden when it reaches 30% of income or more. In DuPage County, 45% of renter households are in that position; in Illinois, 48%, and nationwide, 51% (Average 2020–2024, Census).
Paying too much rent leaves little for food, transportation and savings. If that is you, the agencies below can guide you for free.
45%
of renter households spend 30% or more of their income on rent.
94,284 households rent in DuPage County
- Spend half or more of their income 22%
- Spend 30% or more, but less than half 23%
- Spend less than 30% 55%
Compared with the state and the country
- DuPage 45%
- Illinois 48%
- United States 51%
Low-income apartments
Low-income apartments in DuPage County
HUD lists 38 properties with homes for low-income households in DuPage County: tax-credit apartments (LIHTC) and HUD-assisted buildings. They run from the most low-income homes to the fewest.
- with tax credits (LIHTC)
- 13
- HUD-assisted
- 26
5,559 homes in all; 4,560 of them low-income, according to HUD.
- Covered Bridges Tax credit (LIHTC) 637 Burns St, Carol Stream 60188 362 homes, 292 low-income · 1 bd: 143 · 2 bd: 190 · 3 bd: 29 · In service since 2007 · For families
- Grove Senior Living HUD-assisted 1122 Gilbert Ave, Downers Grove 60515 270 low-income homes · For older adults · (630) 852-1310
- Grove Senior Living Tax credit (LIHTC) 3737 Highland Ave, Downers Grove 60515 269 low-income homes · 1 bd: 254 · 2 bd: 15 · In service since 2006
- Prairie Station Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 1700 Ontarioville Rd, Hanover Park 60133 265 homes, 263 low-income · Studio: 30 · 1 bd: 145 · 2 bd: 90 · In service since 2007
- Anchor Senior Living HUD-assisted 325 S York Rd, Bensenville 60106 228 low-income homes · For older adults · (630) 860-5515
- Bradford Court Apartments HUD-assisted 930 W College Blvd, Addison 60101 200 low-income homes · For families · (630) 495-3225
- College Park Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 902 W College Blvd, Addison 60101 200 low-income homes · 1 bd: 51 · 2 bd: 129 · 3 bd: 20 · In service since 2004 · For families
- Villagebrook Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 278 E Saint Charles Rd, Carol Stream 60188 189 low-income homes · 1 bd: 56 · 2 bd: 115 · 3 bd: 18 · In service since 2005 · For families · (630) 593-2855
- Country Wood Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 756 Inland Cir, Naperville 60563 180 low-income homes · 1 bd: 90 · 2 bd: 90 · In service since 1996 · For families
- Towne and Country Apartments HUD-assisted 700 W Forest Ave, West Chicago 60185 189 homes, 179 low-income · For families · (618) 797-0262
- Oak Tree Towers HUD-assisted 1112 Warren Ave, Downers Grove 60515 165 low-income homes · For older adults · (630) 964-6600
- Oak Tree Towers Tax credit (LIHTC) 1110 1116 1120 1130 Warren Ave, Downers Grove 60515 164 low-income homes · Studio: 10 · 1 bd: 154 · In service since 2018 · For older adults
- Mayslake Center II HUD-assisted 1801 35th St, Oak Brook 60523 249 homes, 149 low-income · For older adults · (630) 850-8232, ext. 222
- Mayslake East Wing HUD-assisted 1801 35th St, Oak Brook 60523 149 low-income homes · For older adults · (630) 850-8232
- Marian Park HUD-assisted 980 Community Dr, Wheaton 60187 210 homes, 142 low-income · For older adults · (630) 665-9100
- Autumn Ridge Apartments HUD-assisted 326 S President St, Carol Stream 60188 210 homes, 132 low-income · For families · (630) 653-9393
- Charles Court HUD-assisted 300 N Charles Ave, Naperville 60540 130 homes, 129 low-income · For older adults · (312) 464-9444
- Indian Trails HUD-assisted 603 N Meadows Blvd, Addison 60101 200 homes, 121 low-income · For families · (630) 627-5332
- Ogden Manor HUD-assisted 395 W Ogden Ave, Naperville 60563 108 low-income homes · For families · (630) 355-4333
- Ogden Manor Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 321 395 W Ogden Ave, Naperville 60563 108 low-income homes · 1 bd: 80 · 2 bd: 19 · 3 bd: 9 · In service since 2018
- Myerstown Senior Apts (liberty Village) Tax credit (LIHTC) 403 N York St, Elmhurst 60126 105 homes, 104 low-income · Studio: 4 · 1 bd: 86 · 2 bd: 14 · In service since 1999 · For people with disabilities
- Shorewood Towers HUD-assisted 1074 Michael Ct, Glendale Heights 60139 104 low-income homes · For families · (630) 462-0877
- West Chicago Senior Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 201 W North Ave, West Chicago 60185 99 low-income homes · 1 bd: 97 · 2 bd: 2 · In service since 2003 · For older adults
- Forest Apartments HUD-assisted 520 Forest Ave, Glen Ellyn 60137 80 low-income homes · For older adults · (630) 469-2020
- Abbey Apartments at Four Lakes HUD-assisted 5650 Abbey Dr, Lisle 60532 200 homes, 78 low-income · For families · (630) 322-9700
- Alden Gardens of Bloomingdale Suportive Tax credit (LIHTC) 22w378 Army Trail RD, Bloomingdale 60108 86 homes, 76 low-income · Studio: 24 · 1 bd: 60 · 2 bd: 2 · In service since 2010
- Myers Commons Senior Housing Tax credit (LIHTC) 2625 83rd St, Darien 60561 91 homes, 72 low-income · 1 bd: 81 · 2 bd: 10 · In service since 2006 · For older adults
- Mayslake Annex II HUD-assisted 1777 35th St, Oak Brook 60523 65 low-income homes · For older adults · (630) 850-8232
- I.c.a.r.e. HUD-assisted 501 N Cass Ave, Westmont 60559 60 homes, 59 low-income · For older adults · (630) 963-9631
- Rose Glen Senior Housing I Tax credit (LIHTC) 227 Frontier Dr, Roselle 60172 46 homes, 45 low-income · 1 bd: 45 · In service since 1990 · For older adults
- Finley Apartments HUD-assisted 1151 S Finley Rd, Lombard 60148 40 low-income homes · For families · (630) 916-0321
- Naperville Elderly Homes, Inc.i HUD-assisted 310 Martin Ave, Naperville 60540 73 homes, 30 low-income · For older adults · (630) 357-0909
- Naperville Elderly Homes Phase II HUD-assisted 310 Martin Ave, Naperville 60540 26 low-income homes · For older adults · (630) 357-0909
- Mayslake Villas HUD-assisted 1801 35th St, Oak Brook 60523 108 homes, 16 low-income · For older adults · (630) 850-8232
- Canticle Place HUD-assisted 26 W 105 Roosevelt Rd, Wheaton 60187 12 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (630) 784-2576
- Arboretum West HUD-assisted 1005 E Division St, Lombard 60148 11 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (630) 629-5212
- Main Street Lofts HUD-assisted 487 Main St, West Chicago 60185 24 homes, 6 low-income · (630) 966-4001
- Colony Park Apartments HUD-assisted 550 Thornhill Dr, Carol Stream 60188 284 homes · For older adults · (630) 682-9000
One property has two programs at the same address and appears once. Search HUD's map
Source: HUD, retrieved November 6, 2026. LIHTC database, updated May 14, 2025; Assisted multifamily properties, updated October 23, 2026; Public housing developments, updated October 23, 2026.
Section 8
The Section 8 voucher in DuPage County
The Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) pays part of your rent on a home you choose. Your public housing agency runs it. 1 agency serves in DuPage County. Here is what the rules say:
The rules, with their source
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You apply at the public housing agency. If you qualify, your name usually goes on a waiting list. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or noncitizens with eligible status as HUD defines it. Source: HUD
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Generally, your family must have very low income: no more than 50% of the area median income, by family size (the middle column of the table). Source: 24 CFR §5.603, §982.201(b)
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Each year, at least 75% of the families an agency admits from its list must have extremely low income (the 30% column). Source: 24 CFR §982.201(b)(2)
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If the rent is below the payment standard, the family generally pays 30% of its adjusted monthly income. If it is above, the family pays more. Source: 24 CFR §982.1(a)(3)
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When you move in, if the rent is above the payment standard, your share cannot go over 40% of your adjusted monthly income. Source: 24 CFR §982.508
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Each agency sets a payment standard for each size. Without asking HUD, it can go from 90% to 110% of the fair market rent. Source: 24 CFR §982.503(b), (c)
| People | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $25,550 | $42,550 | $68,050 |
| 2 people | $29,200 | $48,600 | $77,800 |
| 3 people | $32,850 | $54,700 | $87,500 |
| 4 people | $36,450 | $60,750 | $97,200 |
| 5 people | $39,400 | $65,650 | $105,000 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $70,500 | $112,800 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $75,350 | $120,550 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $80,200 | $128,350 |
Area median income: $121,500. HUD income limits by family size, Fiscal year 2026. Area: Chicago-Joliet-Naperville, IL HUD Metro FMR Area. Source: HUD, Fiscal year 2026
Possible payment standard
- Studio $1,510 – $1,846
- 1 bedroom $1,602 – $1,958
- 2 bedrooms $1,810 – $2,212
- 3 bedrooms $2,327 – $2,845
- 4 bedrooms $2,659 – $3,249
The range the rule allows: 90% to 110% of the county's fair market rent. Your agency publishes its own.
Housing agencies that serve this place
- DuPage Housing Authority Section 8 vouchers · 3,360 vouchers (630) 690-3555 DuPage Housing Authority: blee@dupagehousing.org
Housing agencies in Illinois Source: HUD, Retrieved November 6, 2026
Your rights as a tenant in Illinois
What Illinois law says about deposits, notices and eviction, with the citation for each rule.
See your rights, rule by ruleCompare these rules with other states →
A summary of state law, not legal advice. Cities may have additional rules.
- If I fall behind on rent, what notice must I get?
- 5 days
- 735 ILCS 5/9-101 to 9-307 (Eviction Act)
- How much notice ends a month-to-month rental?
- 30 days
- 735 ILCS 5/9-101 to 9-307 (Eviction Act)
- Only a court order can remove you735 ILCS 5/9-101 to 9-307 (Eviction Act)
- Protection from retaliation765 ILCS 721 (Landlord Retaliation Act)
- Protection related to immigration statusIllinois Human Rights Act
Help
Where to get help with rent in DuPage County
This HUD-approved agency has an office in DuPage County. They counsel for free or at low cost.
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Dupage Homeownership Center, Inc. DBA H.o.m.e. Dupage, Inc.
1600 E Roosevelt Rd, Wheaton · Spanish
- Mortgage delinquency and default
- Mortgage delinquency workshops
- and 7 more
Rental assistance programs
The ones that serve in DuPage County or the whole state, with what each page says about being open.
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Illinois Court-Based Rental Assistance Program (CBRAP)
Run by Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA)
Illinois state help to pay back rent and court costs if you already have an eviction case for nonpayment
Open, per the source
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What you need before you get the keys.
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- First month
- $2,011
- Security deposit
- $2,011
- Total
- $4,022
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Frequently asked questions
What is the fair market rent in DuPage County?
According to HUD (Fiscal year 2027): Studio: $1,678; 1 bedroom: $1,780; 2 bedrooms: $2,011; 3 bedrooms: $2,586; 4 bedrooms: $2,954. It covers rent plus basic utilities, except the phone.
How much do you need to earn to rent in DuPage County?
Paying the 2-bedroom fair market rent ($2,011) without spending more than 30% of income takes $38.67 an hour full time, or $80,440 a year.
Who qualifies for Section 8 in DuPage County?
Generally, families with very low income: no more than 50% of the area median income. For 4 people, HUD's limit here is $60,750 a year (Fiscal year 2026). The family usually pays 30% of its adjusted monthly income. You apply at the housing agency.
How much does Section 8 pay in DuPage County?
The voucher pays up to your housing agency's payment standard, minus your share. The rule lets the agency set it between 90% and 110% of the fair market rent: for 2 bedrooms here, between $1,810 and $2,212 a month. Your agency publishes its figure.
Does the fair market rent change by ZIP code in DuPage County?
For 2 bedrooms they run from $1,380 in 60523 to $2,730 in 60519. Where HUD designates these areas, or where the housing agency chooses to use them, the voucher is figured on the ZIP code's rent instead of the county's. Ask your agency which one it uses.
How many low-income apartments are there in DuPage County?
HUD lists 38 properties with homes for low-income households in DuPage County: tax-credit apartments (LIHTC) and HUD-assisted buildings. They run from the most low-income homes to the fewest. For tax-credit apartments and HUD-assisted buildings, you apply directly at the building's management office. They tell you whether units are open and how to apply; HUD does not have that information.
How many households spend too much on rent in DuPage County?
HUD counts rent as a burden when it reaches 30% of income or more. In DuPage County, 45% of renter households are in that position; in Illinois, 48%, and nationwide, 51% (Average 2020–2024, Census).