Renting · Section 8
Data from November 2026
Renting in LaSalle County, Illinois
LaSalle County has a HUD fair market rent of $1,052 a month for 2 bedrooms (Fiscal year 2027). Renter households here pay a typical rent of $928 a month (Average 2020–2024). Paying the fair market rent without going over 30% of income takes $20.23 an hour, full time.
Four numbers to start with
- Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
- $1,052
- a month, HUD, Fiscal year 2027
- 39% less than in Illinois
- Typical rent
- $928
- a month, Census, Average 2020–2024
- 27% less than in Illinois
- Wage needed
- $20.23
- an hour, 2 bedrooms
- Or $42,080 a year, to spend no more than 30% of income on rent.
- Rent-burdened households
- 43%
- spend 30% or more of income on rent
- 10% less than in Illinois
Only here
Renting in LaSalle County: what sets it apart
What this place has that others do not, from public data, most unusual first.
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Nearby, in Marshall County, the typical rent is $782: 16% less than in LaSalle County ($928).
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 LaSalle 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 LaSalle County was $1,169 a month in September 2026: 5.9% 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 | $733 | $14.10 | $29,320 |
| 1 bedroom | $804 | $15.46 | $32,160 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,052 | $20.23 | $42,080 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,369 | $26.33 | $54,760 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,688 | $32.46 | $67,520 |
HUD area: La Salle County, IL. 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 45 ZIP codes in LaSalle County (Fiscal year 2027). Type yours to see it.
For 2 bedrooms they run from $980 in 61321 to $1,850 in 60551. 21 ZIP codes are above the county's fair market rent ($1,052).
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)
| 60470 | Grundy County, IL | $930 | $1,010 | $1,320 | $1,790 | $1,990 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60470 | La Salle County, IL | $930 | $1,010 | $1,320 | $1,790 | $1,990 |
| 60470 | Livingston County, IL | $930 | $1,010 | $1,320 | $1,790 | $1,990 |
| 60518 | DeKalb County, IL | $860 | $950 | $1,240 | $1,650 | $1,990 |
| 60518 | La Salle County, IL | $860 | $950 | $1,240 | $1,650 | $1,990 |
| 60518 | Lee County, IL | $860 | $950 | $1,240 | $1,650 | $1,990 |
| 60531 | DeKalb County, IL | $1,140 | $1,250 | $1,630 | $2,130 | $2,610 |
| 60531 | La Salle County, IL | $1,140 | $1,250 | $1,630 | $2,130 | $2,610 |
| 60537 | Kendall County, IL | $1,280 | $1,410 | $1,850 | $2,540 | $2,630 |
| 60537 | La Salle County, IL | $1,280 | $1,410 | $1,850 | $2,540 | $2,630 |
| 60549 | La Salle County, IL | $760 | $830 | $1,090 | $1,410 | $1,750 |
| 60551 | Kendall County, IL | $1,280 | $1,410 | $1,850 | $2,540 | $2,630 |
| 60551 | La Salle County, IL | $1,280 | $1,410 | $1,850 | $2,540 | $2,630 |
| 60557 | La Salle County, IL | $730 | $800 | $1,050 | $1,370 | $1,690 |
| 61301 | La Salle County, IL | $810 | $890 | $1,160 | $1,510 | $1,860 |
| 61316 | La Salle County, IL | $810 | $890 | $1,160 | $1,510 | $1,860 |
| 61321 | La Salle County, IL | $700 | $740 | $980 | $1,300 | $1,540 |
| 61321 | Livingston County, IL | $700 | $740 | $980 | $1,300 | $1,540 |
| 61321 | Peoria, IL | $700 | $740 | $980 | $1,300 | $1,540 |
| 61325 | La Salle County, IL | $750 | $820 | $1,070 | $1,390 | $1,720 |
| 61332 | La Salle County, IL | $720 | $800 | $1,040 | $1,350 | $1,670 |
| 61334 | La Salle County, IL | $730 | $820 | $1,040 | $1,350 | $1,680 |
| 61334 | Peoria, IL | $730 | $820 | $1,040 | $1,350 | $1,680 |
| 61334 | Putnam County, IL | $730 | $820 | $1,040 | $1,350 | $1,680 |
| 61341 | La Salle County, IL | $840 | $920 | $1,200 | $1,560 | $1,930 |
| 61342 | Bureau County, IL | $700 | $740 | $980 | $1,300 | $1,540 |
| 61342 | La Salle County, IL | $700 | $740 | $980 | $1,300 | $1,540 |
| 61342 | Lee County, IL | $700 | $740 | $980 | $1,300 | $1,540 |
| 61348 | La Salle County, IL | $700 | $750 | $980 | $1,300 | $1,570 |
| 61350 | La Salle County, IL | $750 | $820 | $1,070 | $1,390 | $1,720 |
| 61354 | Bureau County, IL | $700 | $770 | $980 | $1,300 | $1,570 |
| 61354 | La Salle County, IL | $700 | $770 | $980 | $1,300 | $1,570 |
| 61354 | Putnam County, IL | $700 | $770 | $980 | $1,300 | $1,570 |
| 61358 | La Salle County, IL | $770 | $820 | $1,040 | $1,350 | $1,540 |
| 61358 | Peoria, IL | $770 | $820 | $1,040 | $1,350 | $1,540 |
| 61360 | Grundy County, IL | $930 | $1,010 | $1,320 | $1,790 | $1,990 |
| 61360 | La Salle County, IL | $930 | $1,010 | $1,320 | $1,790 | $1,990 |
| 61364 | La Salle County, IL | $700 | $750 | $980 | $1,300 | $1,550 |
| 61364 | Livingston County, IL | $700 | $750 | $980 | $1,300 | $1,550 |
| 61370 | La Salle County, IL | $700 | $770 | $1,010 | $1,310 | $1,620 |
| 61371 | La Salle County, IL | $700 | $740 | $980 | $1,300 | $1,540 |
| 61372 | La Salle County, IL | $700 | $740 | $980 | $1,300 | $1,540 |
| 61373 | La Salle County, IL | $1,020 | $1,120 | $1,470 | $1,910 | $2,360 |
| 61377 | La Salle County, IL | $760 | $800 | $1,010 | $1,300 | $1,540 |
| 61377 | Peoria, IL | $760 | $800 | $1,010 | $1,300 | $1,540 |
- 60470 · Grundy County, IL $1,320$1,790
- 60470 · La Salle County, IL $1,320$1,790
- 60470 · Livingston County, IL $1,320$1,790
- 60518 · DeKalb County, IL $1,240$1,650
- 60518 · La Salle County, IL $1,240$1,650
- 60518 · Lee County, IL $1,240$1,650
- 60531 · DeKalb County, IL $1,630$2,130
- 60531 · La Salle County, IL $1,630$2,130
- 60537 · Kendall County, IL $1,850$2,540
- 60537 · La Salle County, IL $1,850$2,540
- 60549 · La Salle County, IL $1,090$1,410
- 60551 · Kendall County, IL $1,850$2,540
- 60551 · La Salle County, IL $1,850$2,540
- 60557 · La Salle County, IL $1,050$1,370
- 61301 · La Salle County, IL $1,160$1,510
- 61316 · La Salle County, IL $1,160$1,510
- 61321 · La Salle County, IL $980$1,300
- 61321 · Livingston County, IL $980$1,300
- 61321 · Peoria, IL $980$1,300
- 61325 · La Salle County, IL $1,070$1,390
- 61332 · La Salle County, IL $1,040$1,350
- 61334 · La Salle County, IL $1,040$1,350
- 61334 · Peoria, IL $1,040$1,350
- 61334 · Putnam County, IL $1,040$1,350
- 61341 · La Salle County, IL $1,200$1,560
- 61342 · Bureau County, IL $980$1,300
- 61342 · La Salle County, IL $980$1,300
- 61342 · Lee County, IL $980$1,300
- 61348 · La Salle County, IL $980$1,300
- 61350 · La Salle County, IL $1,070$1,390
- 61354 · Bureau County, IL $980$1,300
- 61354 · La Salle County, IL $980$1,300
- 61354 · Putnam County, IL $980$1,300
- 61358 · La Salle County, IL $1,040$1,350
- 61358 · Peoria, IL $1,040$1,350
- 61360 · Grundy County, IL $1,320$1,790
- 61360 · La Salle County, IL $1,320$1,790
- 61364 · La Salle County, IL $980$1,300
- 61364 · Livingston County, IL $980$1,300
- 61370 · La Salle County, IL $1,010$1,310
- 61371 · La Salle County, IL $980$1,300
- 61372 · La Salle County, IL $980$1,300
- 61373 · La Salle County, IL $1,470$1,910
- 61377 · La Salle County, IL $1,010$1,300
- 61377 · Peoria, IL $1,010$1,300
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 LaSalle County, 43% 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.
43%
of renter households spend 30% or more of their income on rent.
11,595 households rent in LaSalle County
- Spend half or more of their income 23%
- Spend 30% or more, but less than half 20%
- Spend less than 30% 57%
Compared with the state and the country
- LaSalle 43%
- Illinois 48%
- United States 51%
Low-income apartments
Low-income apartments in LaSalle County
HUD lists 21 properties with homes for low-income households in LaSalle County: tax-credit apartments (LIHTC), HUD-assisted buildings and public housing. They run from the most low-income homes to the fewest.
- with tax credits (LIHTC)
- 13
- HUD-assisted
- 6
- public housing
- 3
1,808 homes in all; 1,781 of them low-income, according to HUD.
- Robert L. Hughett Towers II Public housing 1020 2nd St, La Salle 61301 442 homes, 422 low-income · Run by Housing Authority for LaSalle County · Average payment: $319 a month · Average wait: 5 months · (815) 434-0380
- D. B. Ravlin Center Public housing 400 E Washington St, Ottawa 61350 344 homes, 342 low-income · Run by Housing Authority for LaSalle County · Average payment: $357 a month · Average wait: 9 months · (815) 434-0380
- Everett Towers Public housing 609 N Everett St, Streator 61364 159 homes, 158 low-income · Run by Housing Authority for LaSalle County · Average payment: $286 a month · Average wait: 7 months · (815) 434-0380
- Fornof Manor HUD-assisted 606 E Morrell St, Streator 61364 105 low-income homes · For families · (815) 673-2229
- Woodcrest Apartments HUD-assisted 1410 Dakota Dr, Ottawa 61350 92 low-income homes · For families · (815) 434-0444
- Ottawa Senior Housing Tax credit (LIHTC) 400 Jim Thomas Cir, Ottawa 61350 62 homes, 60 low-income · 1 bd: 49 · 2 bd: 13 · In service since 2013
- Peru Senior Housing Tax credit (LIHTC) 2301 Marquette RD, Peru 61354 60 low-income homes · 1 bd: 60 · In service since 2004 · For older adults, people with disabilities
- Turnberry Court Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 2811 Champlain St, Ottawa 61350 60 low-income homes · 1 bd: 24 · 2 bd: 24 · 3 bd: 12 · In service since 2005 · For families
- Anthony Place Ottawa Tax credit (LIHTC) 717 W Clinton ST, Ottawa 61350 56 low-income homes · In service since 2020
- Peru Senior Housing Phase II Tax credit (LIHTC) 2150 Pulaski ST, Peru 61354 52 homes, 50 low-income · 1 bd: 50 · In service since 2008 · For older adults
- Mendota Senior Housing Phase I Tax credit (LIHTC) 1635 William Way, Mendota 61342 50 low-income homes · 1 bd: 50 · In service since 2012
- Oglesby Senior Housing Phase I Tax credit (LIHTC) 355 Cerulla Cir, Oglesby 61348 50 low-income homes · 1 bd: 50 · In service since 2012
- Streator Senior Housing Tax credit (LIHTC) 495 Oakley Ave, Streator 61364 50 low-income homes · 1 bd: 50 · In service since 2006 · For older adults
- Turnberry Court Apts II Tax credit (LIHTC) 2811 Champlain St, Ottawa 61350 50 low-income homes · 1 bd: 16 · 2 bd: 20 · 3 bd: 14 · In service since 2007 · For families
- Lasalle Manor Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 1135 10th St, La Salle 61301 48 low-income homes · 2 bd: 30 · 3 bd: 18 · In service since 1995 · For families · (815) 223-0557
- Streator Manor Tax credit (LIHTC) 404 Richards St, Streator 61364 32 low-income homes · 1 bd: 16 · 2 bd: 16 · In service since 1989
- Northline Terrace Tax credit (LIHTC) 105 20th St, Mendota 61342 24 low-income homes · 2 bd: 24 · In service since 2001
- Westridge Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 509 Plaza Dr, Mendota 61342 24 low-income homes · 1 bd: 9 · 2 bd: 12 · 3 bd: 3 · In service since 2002 · For families
- Horizon Res. Alternatives, Inc. HUD-assisted 895 Oconor Ave, La Salle 61301 16 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (815) 223-4488
- Horizon Residential Alternatives II, Inc. HUD-assisted 1519 26th St, Peru 61354 16 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (815) 223-4488
- Streator Unlimited Development Corporation HUD-assisted 315 S Sterling St, Streator 61364 16 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (815) 673-5574
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 LaSalle 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 LaSalle 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 | $21,050 | $35,000 | $56,050 |
| 2 people | $24,050 | $40,000 | $64,050 |
| 3 people | $27,320 | $45,000 | $72,050 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $50,050 | $80,050 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $54,050 | $86,500 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $58,050 | $92,850 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $62,050 | $99,300 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $66,100 | $105,700 |
Area median income: $105,200. HUD income limits by family size, Fiscal year 2026. Area: La Salle County, IL. Source: HUD, Fiscal year 2026
Possible payment standard
- Studio $660 – $806
- 1 bedroom $724 – $884
- 2 bedrooms $947 – $1,157
- 3 bedrooms $1,232 – $1,506
- 4 bedrooms $1,519 – $1,857
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
- Housing Authority for LaSalle County Public housing and Section 8 vouchers · 653 vouchers · 922 public housing units (815) 434-0380 Housing Authority for LaSalle County: ebiggins@halc.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 LaSalle County
These are the nearest HUD-approved agencies. They counsel for free or at low cost.
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Mid Central Community Action of Pontiac
320 W Madison St, Pontiac · 35 miles away
- Mortgage delinquency and default
- Budget and financial counseling
- and 4 more
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Will County Center for Community Concerns
2455 Glenwood Ave, Joliet · 41 miles away · Spanish
- Mortgage delinquency and default
- Mortgage delinquency workshops
- and 5 more
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The Neighbor Project
32 S Broadway, Aurora · 41 miles away · Spanish
- Mortgage delinquency and default
- Mortgage delinquency workshops
- and 6 more
Rental assistance programs
The ones that serve in LaSalle 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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$2,104
What you need before you get the keys.
What adds up
- First month
- $1,052
- Security deposit
- $1,052
- Total
- $2,104
When you'll have it
Enter what you can set aside each month to see how long it takes.
What helps
- Ask for a receipt for every payment and keep a copy of the lease.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the fair market rent in LaSalle County?
According to HUD (Fiscal year 2027): Studio: $733; 1 bedroom: $804; 2 bedrooms: $1,052; 3 bedrooms: $1,369; 4 bedrooms: $1,688. It covers rent plus basic utilities, except the phone.
How much do you need to earn to rent in LaSalle County?
Paying the 2-bedroom fair market rent ($1,052) without spending more than 30% of income takes $20.23 an hour full time, or $42,080 a year.
Who qualifies for Section 8 in LaSalle County?
Generally, families with very low income: no more than 50% of the area median income. For 4 people, HUD's limit here is $50,050 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 LaSalle 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 $947 and $1,157 a month. Your agency publishes its figure.
Does the fair market rent change by ZIP code in LaSalle County?
For 2 bedrooms they run from $980 in 61321 to $1,850 in 60551. 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 LaSalle County?
HUD lists 21 properties with homes for low-income households in LaSalle County: tax-credit apartments (LIHTC), HUD-assisted buildings and public housing. 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 LaSalle County?
HUD counts rent as a burden when it reaches 30% of income or more. In LaSalle County, 43% of renter households are in that position; in Illinois, 48%, and nationwide, 51% (Average 2020–2024, Census).