FY2027 Small Area FMR · Rock Island, IL
ZIP 61201 Fair Market Rent & Payment Standards
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in ZIP code 61201 (Rock Island, IL) is $1,040 a month, down 7.1% from FY2026. That is 2% below the Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL area-wide FMR of $1,056.
Payment standard range, 2 bedrooms
Housing agencies may set voucher payment standards anywhere from 90% to 110% of the FMR without asking HUD.
FY2027 FY2026
Where 61201 sits in the Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL area
Of the 81 ZIP codes HUD lists for the area, 61201 has the 41st highest two-bedroom Small Area FMR. Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL is not on HUD's list of mandatory Small Area FMR areas, so voucher payment standards here are normally based on the area-wide FMR of $1,056 for two bedrooms; an agency that opts in to Small Area FMRs would use $1,040 for this ZIP code instead.
All unit sizes
| Unit | FY2027 SAFMR | Payment standard range | Area-wide FMR | FY2026 SAFMR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $780 | $702 – $858 | $787 | $800 |
| 1 bedroom | $840 | $756 – $924 | $852 | $910 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,040 | $936 – $1,144 | $1,056 | $1,120 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,370 | $1,233 – $1,507 | $1,396 | $1,470 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,670 | $1,503 – $1,837 | $1,697 | $1,780 |
A household renting a two-bedroom home at the Small Area FMR of $1,040 needs about $41,600 a year to keep housing costs at 30% of income. The area median family income is $97,500 and the 80% low-income limit for four people is $78,000. ZIP code 61201 lies mainly in Rock Island County. See the Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL metro page for the full income limits table and the household check.
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Questions
What is the Fair Market Rent for ZIP code 61201?
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents for 61201 are $780 (studio), $840 (1 BR), $1,040 (2 BR), $1,370 (3 BR) and $1,670 (4 BR) a month.
What is the Section 8 payment standard in 61201?
Housing agencies set payment standards between 90% and 110% of the applicable FMR without HUD approval. For a two-bedroom unit in 61201 that range is $936 to $1,144 if the agency uses Small Area FMRs. Ask your housing agency for its actual payment standard.
Which income limits apply in 61201?
The FY2026 income limits of the Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL area apply: median family income $97,500, low-income (80%) limit $78,000 for a family of four.