Renting · Section 8
Data from November 2026
Renting in Vermilion County, Illinois
Vermilion County has a HUD fair market rent of $956 a month for 2 bedrooms (Fiscal year 2027). Renter households here pay a typical rent of $838 a month (Average 2020–2024). Paying the fair market rent without going over 30% of income takes $18.38 an hour, full time.
Four numbers to start with
- Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
- $956
- a month, HUD, Fiscal year 2027
- 45% less than in Illinois
- Typical rent
- $838
- a month, Census, Average 2020–2024
- 34% less than in Illinois
- Wage needed
- $18.38
- an hour, 2 bedrooms
- Or $38,240 a year, to spend no more than 30% of income on rent.
- Rent-burdened households
- 46%
- spend 30% or more of income on rent
- 3% 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 Vermilion 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 Vermilion County was $886 a month in September 2026: 1.9% 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 | $743 | $14.29 | $29,720 |
| 1 bedroom | $748 | $14.38 | $29,920 |
| 2 bedrooms | $956 | $18.38 | $38,240 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,278 | $24.58 | $51,120 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,337 | $25.71 | $53,480 |
HUD area: Vermilion 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 35 ZIP codes in Vermilion County (Fiscal year 2027). Type yours to see it.
For 2 bedrooms they run from $930 in 61841 to $1,170 in 61857. 22 ZIP codes are above the county's fair market rent ($956).
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)
| 60932 | Vermilion County, IL | $730 | $740 | $950 | $1,270 | $1,330 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60942 | Iroquois County, IL | $760 | $770 | $980 | $1,310 | $1,380 |
| 60942 | Vermilion County, IL | $760 | $770 | $980 | $1,310 | $1,380 |
| 60960 | Champaign-Urbana, IL | $850 | $860 | $1,010 | $1,300 | $1,350 |
| 60960 | Ford County, IL | $850 | $860 | $1,010 | $1,300 | $1,350 |
| 60960 | Iroquois County, IL | $850 | $860 | $1,010 | $1,300 | $1,350 |
| 60960 | Vermilion County, IL | $850 | $860 | $1,010 | $1,300 | $1,350 |
| 60963 | Vermilion County, IL | $820 | $820 | $1,050 | $1,400 | $1,470 |
| 61810 | Champaign-Urbana, IL | $850 | $860 | $1,010 | $1,300 | $1,340 |
| 61810 | Douglas County, IL | $850 | $860 | $1,010 | $1,300 | $1,340 |
| 61810 | Edgar County, IL | $850 | $860 | $1,010 | $1,300 | $1,340 |
| 61810 | Vermilion County, IL | $850 | $860 | $1,010 | $1,300 | $1,340 |
| 61811 | Vermilion County, IL | $780 | $780 | $1,000 | $1,340 | $1,400 |
| 61812 | Vermilion County, IL | $850 | $860 | $1,090 | $1,430 | $1,500 |
| 61814 | Vermilion County, IL | $790 | $800 | $1,020 | $1,360 | $1,430 |
| 61817 | Vermilion County, IL | $790 | $800 | $1,020 | $1,360 | $1,430 |
| 61831 | Vermilion County, IL | $770 | $780 | $990 | $1,330 | $1,390 |
| 61832 | Vermilion County, IL | $780 | $780 | $1,000 | $1,340 | $1,400 |
| 61833 | Vermilion County, IL | $740 | $740 | $950 | $1,270 | $1,330 |
| 61834 | Vermilion County, IL | $820 | $820 | $1,050 | $1,400 | $1,470 |
| 61841 | Vermilion County, IL | $720 | $730 | $930 | $1,240 | $1,300 |
| 61844 | Champaign-Urbana, IL | $910 | $920 | $1,170 | $1,560 | $1,640 |
| 61844 | Vermilion County, IL | $910 | $920 | $1,170 | $1,560 | $1,640 |
| 61846 | Vermilion County, IL | $720 | $730 | $930 | $1,240 | $1,300 |
| 61848 | Vermilion County, IL | $870 | $880 | $1,120 | $1,500 | $1,570 |
| 61850 | Edgar County, IL | $720 | $740 | $940 | $1,260 | $1,340 |
| 61850 | Vermilion County, IL | $720 | $740 | $940 | $1,260 | $1,340 |
| 61857 | Vermilion County, IL | $910 | $920 | $1,170 | $1,560 | $1,640 |
| 61858 | Vermilion County, IL | $740 | $740 | $950 | $1,270 | $1,330 |
| 61865 | Vermilion County, IL | $720 | $730 | $930 | $1,240 | $1,300 |
| 61870 | Edgar County, IL | $720 | $730 | $930 | $1,240 | $1,300 |
| 61870 | Vermilion County, IL | $720 | $730 | $930 | $1,240 | $1,300 |
| 61876 | Edgar County, IL | $720 | $730 | $930 | $1,240 | $1,300 |
| 61876 | Vermilion County, IL | $720 | $730 | $930 | $1,240 | $1,300 |
| 61883 | Vermilion County, IL | $720 | $730 | $930 | $1,240 | $1,300 |
- 60932 · Vermilion County, IL $950$1,270
- 60942 · Iroquois County, IL $980$1,310
- 60942 · Vermilion County, IL $980$1,310
- 60960 · Champaign-Urbana, IL $1,010$1,300
- 60960 · Ford County, IL $1,010$1,300
- 60960 · Iroquois County, IL $1,010$1,300
- 60960 · Vermilion County, IL $1,010$1,300
- 60963 · Vermilion County, IL $1,050$1,400
- 61810 · Champaign-Urbana, IL $1,010$1,300
- 61810 · Douglas County, IL $1,010$1,300
- 61810 · Edgar County, IL $1,010$1,300
- 61810 · Vermilion County, IL $1,010$1,300
- 61811 · Vermilion County, IL $1,000$1,340
- 61812 · Vermilion County, IL $1,090$1,430
- 61814 · Vermilion County, IL $1,020$1,360
- 61817 · Vermilion County, IL $1,020$1,360
- 61831 · Vermilion County, IL $990$1,330
- 61832 · Vermilion County, IL $1,000$1,340
- 61833 · Vermilion County, IL $950$1,270
- 61834 · Vermilion County, IL $1,050$1,400
- 61841 · Vermilion County, IL $930$1,240
- 61844 · Champaign-Urbana, IL $1,170$1,560
- 61844 · Vermilion County, IL $1,170$1,560
- 61846 · Vermilion County, IL $930$1,240
- 61848 · Vermilion County, IL $1,120$1,500
- 61850 · Edgar County, IL $940$1,260
- 61850 · Vermilion County, IL $940$1,260
- 61857 · Vermilion County, IL $1,170$1,560
- 61858 · Vermilion County, IL $950$1,270
- 61865 · Vermilion County, IL $930$1,240
- 61870 · Edgar County, IL $930$1,240
- 61870 · Vermilion County, IL $930$1,240
- 61876 · Edgar County, IL $930$1,240
- 61876 · Vermilion County, IL $930$1,240
- 61883 · Vermilion County, IL $930$1,240
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 Vermilion County, 46% 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.
46%
of renter households spend 30% or more of their income on rent.
8,955 households rent in Vermilion County
- Spend half or more of their income 22%
- Spend 30% or more, but less than half 24%
- Spend less than 30% 54%
Compared with the state and the country
- Vermilion 46%
- Illinois 48%
- United States 51%
Low-income apartments
Low-income apartments in Vermilion County
HUD lists 19 properties with homes for low-income households in Vermilion 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)
- 5
- HUD-assisted
- 11
- public housing
- 4
1,625 homes in all; 1,597 of them low-income, according to HUD.
- Vermillion Garden Apartments HUD-assisted 1213 Garden Dr, Danville 61832 238 homes, 223 low-income · For families · (217) 446-0475
- Fair Oaks Addition Public housing 1020 Campbell Ln, Danville 61832 167 homes, 166 low-income · Run by The Housing Authority Of The City Of Danville, IL · Average payment: $278 a month · Average wait: 41 months · (217) 444-3101
- Vermilion House Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 3535 N Vermilion St, Danville 61832 160 low-income homes · 1 bd: 160 · In service since 2002 · For older adults · (217) 442-6688
- The Grove Apartments HUD-assisted 1602 Edgewood Dr, Danville 61832 150 low-income homes · For families · (217) 446-0083
- Centennial Manor Public housing 426 E Honeywell Ave, Hoopeston 60942 137 homes, 136 low-income · Run by The Housing Authority Of The City Of Danville, IL · Average payment: $288 a month · Average wait: 10 months · (217) 444-3101
- Valleyview Heights Apts. HUD-assisted 1500 Valleyview Ave, Danville 61832 127 low-income homes · For older adults · (217) 442-2226
- CHURCHILL TOWERS,MadisonCt.,Carver PkAdd Public housing 101 E Seminary St, Danville 61832 111 homes, 108 low-income · Run by The Housing Authority Of The City Of Danville, IL · Average payment: $284 a month · Average wait: 70 months · (217) 444-3101
- The Woldford Apartments HUD-assisted 9 E Harrison St, Danville 61832 100 low-income homes · For older adults · (630) 754-7744
- Mer Che Manor Public housing 723 Oak St, Danville 61832 100 homes, 93 low-income · Run by The Housing Authority Of The City Of Danville, IL · Average payment: $251 a month · Average wait: 44 months · (217) 444-3101
- Bowman Estates Tax credit (LIHTC) 1968 N Bowman Avenue Rd, Danville 61832 76 low-income homes · Studio: 12 · 1 bd: 64 · In service since 2005
- Immanuel Manor HUD-assisted 1401 Eastview Ave, Danville 61832 50 homes, 49 low-income · For older adults · (217) 446-9770
- New Holland Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 324 N Vermilion St, Danville 61832 46 low-income homes · 1 bd: 14 · 2 bd: 22 · 3 bd: 10 · In service since 2005 · For families, people experiencing homelessness
- Va Danville Tax credit (LIHTC) 11 Blue Star Hwy, Danville 61832 43 low-income homes · Studio: 3 · 1 bd: 30 · 2 bd: 10 · In service since 2000 · For older adults, people with disabilities
- Plaza Commons Tax credit (LIHTC) 715 W Elm St, Hoopeston 60942 32 low-income homes · 1 bd: 32 · In service since 1994 · For older adults
- Deer Creek Manor HUD-assisted 3920 N Vermilion St, Danville 61834 25 low-income homes · For older adults · (815) 636-2496
- English Arms II HUD-assisted 1320 N Vermilion St, Danville 61832 23 low-income homes · For older adults · (217) 442-8133
- Georgetown Manor HUD-assisted 400 Huffman St, Georgetown 61846 20 low-income homes · For families · (217) 442-8133
- Danville Independent Living Center HUD-assisted 1210 Holiday Dr, Danville 61832 12 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (217) 442-3200
- Sheridan Apartments HUD-assisted 506 Sheridan St, Danville 61832 8 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (217) 442-3200
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 Vermilion 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 Vermilion 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 | $18,850 | $31,400 | $50,250 |
| 2 people | $21,640 | $35,900 | $57,400 |
| 3 people | $27,320 | $40,400 | $64,600 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $44,850 | $71,750 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $48,450 | $77,500 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $52,050 | $83,250 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $55,650 | $89,000 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $59,250 | $94,750 |
Area median income: $82,900. HUD income limits by family size, Fiscal year 2026. Area: Vermilion County, IL. Source: HUD, Fiscal year 2026
Possible payment standard
- Studio $669 – $817
- 1 bedroom $673 – $823
- 2 bedrooms $860 – $1,052
- 3 bedrooms $1,150 – $1,406
- 4 bedrooms $1,203 – $1,471
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
- The Housing Authority Of The City Of Danville, IL Public housing and Section 8 vouchers · 965 vouchers · 503 public housing units (217) 444-3101 The Housing Authority Of The City Of Danville, IL: jvinson@vermilionhousing.com
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 Vermilion County
These are the nearest HUD-approved agencies. They counsel for free or at low cost.
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Habitat for Humanity of Champaign County
1914 Glenn Park Dr, Champaign · 30 miles away
- Mortgage delinquency and default
- Budget and financial counseling
- and 6 more
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Erba Edgar County Outreach Office
114 Andrew St, Paris · 40 miles away
- Mortgage delinquency and default
- Budget and financial counseling
- and 6 more
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Erba Douglas County Outreach Office
107 W South Central, Tuscola · 40 miles away
- Mortgage delinquency and default
- Budget and financial counseling
- and 6 more
Rental assistance programs
The ones that serve in Vermilion 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
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It starts with the 2-bedroom fair market rent in Vermilion 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
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Cash to move in
$1,912
What you need before you get the keys.
What adds up
- First month
- $956
- Security deposit
- $956
- Total
- $1,912
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 Vermilion County?
According to HUD (Fiscal year 2027): Studio: $743; 1 bedroom: $748; 2 bedrooms: $956; 3 bedrooms: $1,278; 4 bedrooms: $1,337. It covers rent plus basic utilities, except the phone.
How much do you need to earn to rent in Vermilion County?
Paying the 2-bedroom fair market rent ($956) without spending more than 30% of income takes $18.38 an hour full time, or $38,240 a year.
Who qualifies for Section 8 in Vermilion County?
Generally, families with very low income: no more than 50% of the area median income. For 4 people, HUD's limit here is $44,850 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 Vermilion 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 $860 and $1,052 a month. Your agency publishes its figure.
Does the fair market rent change by ZIP code in Vermilion County?
For 2 bedrooms they run from $930 in 61841 to $1,170 in 61857. 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 Vermilion County?
HUD lists 19 properties with homes for low-income households in Vermilion 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 Vermilion County?
HUD counts rent as a burden when it reaches 30% of income or more. In Vermilion County, 46% of renter households are in that position; in Illinois, 48%, and nationwide, 51% (Average 2020–2024, Census).