Renting · Section 8
Data from November 2026
Renting in Tazewell County, Illinois
Tazewell County has a HUD fair market rent of $1,212 a month for 2 bedrooms (Fiscal year 2027). Renter households here pay a typical rent of $909 a month (Average 2020–2024). Paying the fair market rent without going over 30% of income takes $23.31 an hour, full time.
Four numbers to start with
- Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
- $1,212
- a month, HUD, Fiscal year 2027
- 30% less than in Illinois
- Typical rent
- $909
- a month, Census, Average 2020–2024
- 29% less than in Illinois
- Wage needed
- $23.31
- an hour, 2 bedrooms
- Or $48,480 a year, to spend no more than 30% of income on rent.
- Rent-burdened households
- 43%
- spend 30% or more of income on rent
- 11% less than in Illinois
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 Tazewell 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 Tazewell County was $986 a month in September 2026: 6.5% 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 | $915 | $17.60 | $36,600 |
| 1 bedroom | $961 | $18.48 | $38,440 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,212 | $23.31 | $48,480 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,557 | $29.94 | $62,280 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,710 | $32.88 | $68,400 |
HUD area: Peoria, IL MSA. 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 21 ZIP codes in Tazewell County (Fiscal year 2027). Type yours to see it.
For 2 bedrooms they run from $940 in 61546 to $1,790 in 61721. 6 ZIP codes are above the county's fair market rent ($1,212).
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)
| 61534 | Mason County, IL | $820 | $860 | $1,080 | $1,390 | $1,520 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 61534 | Peoria, IL | $820 | $860 | $1,080 | $1,390 | $1,520 |
| 61535 | Peoria, IL | $900 | $940 | $1,190 | $1,530 | $1,680 |
| 61546 | Mason County, IL | $690 | $740 | $940 | $1,250 | $1,450 |
| 61546 | Peoria, IL | $690 | $740 | $940 | $1,250 | $1,450 |
| 61550 | Peoria, IL | $1,000 | $1,050 | $1,330 | $1,710 | $1,880 |
| 61554 | Peoria, IL | $840 | $880 | $1,110 | $1,430 | $1,570 |
| 61564 | Peoria, IL | $760 | $800 | $1,010 | $1,300 | $1,420 |
| 61568 | Peoria, IL | $930 | $980 | $1,230 | $1,580 | $1,730 |
| 61571 | Peoria, IL | $970 | $1,020 | $1,280 | $1,640 | $1,810 |
| 61610 | Peoria, IL | $780 | $820 | $1,030 | $1,320 | $1,450 |
| 61611 | Peoria, IL | $880 | $930 | $1,170 | $1,500 | $1,650 |
| 61721 | Logan County, IL | $1,350 | $1,420 | $1,790 | $2,300 | $2,520 |
| 61721 | Peoria, IL | $1,350 | $1,420 | $1,790 | $2,300 | $2,520 |
| 61733 | Peoria, IL | $1,090 | $1,140 | $1,440 | $1,850 | $2,030 |
| 61734 | Peoria, IL | $840 | $880 | $1,110 | $1,430 | $1,570 |
| 61747 | Peoria, IL | $840 | $880 | $1,110 | $1,430 | $1,570 |
| 61755 | Bloomington, IL | $890 | $940 | $1,180 | $1,550 | $1,660 |
| 61755 | Peoria, IL | $890 | $940 | $1,180 | $1,550 | $1,660 |
| 61759 | Bloomington, IL | $840 | $900 | $1,180 | $1,550 | $1,560 |
| 61759 | Peoria, IL | $840 | $900 | $1,180 | $1,550 | $1,560 |
- 61534 · Mason County, IL $1,080$1,390
- 61534 · Peoria, IL $1,080$1,390
- 61535 · Peoria, IL $1,190$1,530
- 61546 · Mason County, IL $940$1,250
- 61546 · Peoria, IL $940$1,250
- 61550 · Peoria, IL $1,330$1,710
- 61554 · Peoria, IL $1,110$1,430
- 61564 · Peoria, IL $1,010$1,300
- 61568 · Peoria, IL $1,230$1,580
- 61571 · Peoria, IL $1,280$1,640
- 61610 · Peoria, IL $1,030$1,320
- 61611 · Peoria, IL $1,170$1,500
- 61721 · Logan County, IL $1,790$2,300
- 61721 · Peoria, IL $1,790$2,300
- 61733 · Peoria, IL $1,440$1,850
- 61734 · Peoria, IL $1,110$1,430
- 61747 · Peoria, IL $1,110$1,430
- 61755 · Bloomington, IL $1,180$1,550
- 61755 · Peoria, IL $1,180$1,550
- 61759 · Bloomington, IL $1,180$1,550
- 61759 · Peoria, IL $1,180$1,550
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 Tazewell 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.
11,702 households rent in Tazewell County
- Spend half or more of their income 22%
- Spend 30% or more, but less than half 21%
- Spend less than 30% 57%
Compared with the state and the country
- Tazewell 43%
- Illinois 48%
- United States 51%
Low-income apartments
Low-income apartments in Tazewell County
HUD lists 19 properties with homes for low-income households in Tazewell 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)
- 4
- HUD-assisted
- 14
- public housing
- 1
1,769 homes in all; 1,653 of them low-income, according to HUD.
- Uaw Senior Citizen Center HUD-assisted 444 S Parkway Dr, Pekin 61554 216 low-income homes · For older adults · (309) 347-7791
- HSG Auth City of Pekin Public housing 343 S 4th St, Pekin 61554 196 low-income homes · Run by Housing Authority of the City of Pekin · Average payment: $347 a month · Average wait: 20 months · (309) 346-7996
- Court Place HUD-assisted 230 Court St, Pekin 61554 160 low-income homes · For older adults · (309) 353-9800
- Brookmeadows HUD-assisted 2315 Broadway St, Pekin 61554 156 low-income homes · For families · (309) 673-2252
- Leisure Acres Phase II HUD-assisted 200 Carlson Ave, Washington 61571 149 homes, 148 low-income · For older adults · (309) 694-4335
- Tall Oak Village HUD-assisted 2324 Washington Rd, Washington 61571 132 low-income homes · For families · (309) 444-3145
- Creekwood Apartments HUD-assisted 150 Yordy Rd, Morton 61550 104 low-income homes · For older adults · (309) 263-2825
- Sunset Hill HUD-assisted 1470 Summit Dr, Pekin 61554 168 homes, 102 low-income · For families · (309) 347-4331
- Sun Valley Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 1300 Windflower St, Pekin 61554 85 low-income homes · 3 bd: 43 · 4 bd: 42 · In service since 1996
- Pekin Supportive Living Tax credit (LIHTC) 1320 Executive Ct, Pekin 61554 76 low-income homes · Studio: 13 · 1 bd: 63 · In service since 2007 · For older adults
- Willow Oaks Apts.i HUD-assisted 1225 Florence Ave, Pekin 61554 112 homes, 66 low-income · For families · (309) 346-4159
- Washington Village Estates (SLF) Tax credit (LIHTC) 1150 Newcastle Rd, Washington 61571 60 low-income homes · 1 bd: 60 · In service since 2007 · For older adults
- Meadow Lane Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 1401 El Camino DR, Pekin 61554 56 low-income homes · 1 bd: 12 · 2 bd: 40 · 3 bd: 4 · In service since 1993 · For people with disabilities, families
- Twin Oaks Apartments HUD-assisted 2011 S 14th St, Pekin 61554 26 homes, 24 low-income · For people with disabilities · (309) 673-2252
- Wolfway Apts. HUD-assisted 500 W 2nd St, Mackinaw 61755 24 low-income homes · For older adults · (309) 676-1870
- Parc Community Homes HUD-assisted 211 Kickapoo Dr, Peoria 61611 16 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (309) 691-3800
- Prairie View Villas HUD-assisted 3246 Vandever Ave, Pekin 61554 14 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (309) 642-6740
- Valle Vista Apartments HUD-assisted 1410 Valle Vista Blvd, Pekin 61554 13 homes, 12 low-income · For people with disabilities · (309) 353-6939
- Cottonwood Cila HUD-assisted 513 Cottonwood Cir, East Peoria 61611 6 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (630) 521-8005
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 Tazewell County
The Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) pays part of your rent on a home you choose. Your public housing agency runs it. 2 agencies serve in Tazewell 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 | $22,300 | $37,150 | $59,450 |
| 2 people | $25,500 | $42,450 | $67,950 |
| 3 people | $28,700 | $47,750 | $76,450 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $53,050 | $84,900 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $57,300 | $91,700 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $61,550 | $98,500 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $65,800 | $105,300 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $70,050 | $112,100 |
Area median income: $106,100. HUD income limits by family size, Fiscal year 2026. Area: Peoria, IL MSA. Source: HUD, Fiscal year 2026
Possible payment standard
- Studio $824 – $1,007
- 1 bedroom $865 – $1,057
- 2 bedrooms $1,091 – $1,333
- 3 bedrooms $1,401 – $1,713
- 4 bedrooms $1,539 – $1,881
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
- East Peoria Housing Authority Section 8 vouchers · 300 vouchers (309) 698-4718 East Peoria Housing Authority: latoyabrown@eastpeoriahousingauthority.com
- Housing Authority of the City of Pekin Public housing · 196 public housing units (309) 346-7996 Housing Authority of the City of Pekin: dgreen@pekinhousing.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 Tazewell County
These are the nearest HUD-approved agencies. They counsel for free or at low cost.
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Metec
2605 W Krause Ave, Peoria · 13 miles away · Spanish
- Mortgage delinquency and default
- Budget and financial counseling
- and 4 more
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Navicore Solutions- Peoria, IL
416 Main St, Peoria · 13 miles away · Spanish
- Mortgage delinquency and default
- Budget and financial counseling
- and 5 more
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Mid Central Community Action, Inc.
1301 W Washington St, Bloomington · 27 miles away
- Mortgage delinquency and default
- Budget and financial counseling
- and 4 more
Rental assistance programs
The ones that serve in Tazewell 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
See details
Tool
How much cash do you need to move in?
It starts with the 2-bedroom fair market rent in Tazewell County. Change the rent, the deposit and the fees to yours: the numbers stay in your browser.
Count power on top of the rent: in Illinois, the average home bill was $110 a month in 2024 (EIA). See electricity and gas costs
Your move
We use the place's fair market rent and the state's deposit rule.
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Cash to move in
$2,424
What you need before you get the keys.
What adds up
- First month
- $1,212
- Security deposit
- $1,212
- Total
- $2,424
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.
- On move-in day, walk through the home and take dated photos.
- Never send money for a home you haven't seen or a lease you haven't read.
This is a planning estimate, not a price. What you are asked for depends on the landlord, your lease and your state's and city's rules. It is not legal advice.
Frequently asked questions
What is the fair market rent in Tazewell County?
According to HUD (Fiscal year 2027): Studio: $915; 1 bedroom: $961; 2 bedrooms: $1,212; 3 bedrooms: $1,557; 4 bedrooms: $1,710. It covers rent plus basic utilities, except the phone.
How much do you need to earn to rent in Tazewell County?
Paying the 2-bedroom fair market rent ($1,212) without spending more than 30% of income takes $23.31 an hour full time, or $48,480 a year.
Who qualifies for Section 8 in Tazewell County?
Generally, families with very low income: no more than 50% of the area median income. For 4 people, HUD's limit here is $53,050 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 Tazewell 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 $1,091 and $1,333 a month. Your agency publishes its figure.
Does the fair market rent change by ZIP code in Tazewell County?
For 2 bedrooms they run from $940 in 61546 to $1,790 in 61721. 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 Tazewell County?
HUD lists 19 properties with homes for low-income households in Tazewell 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 Tazewell County?
HUD counts rent as a burden when it reaches 30% of income or more. In Tazewell County, 43% of renter households are in that position; in Illinois, 48%, and nationwide, 51% (Average 2020–2024, Census).