FY2027 Small Area FMR · West Brooklyn, IL
ZIP 61378 Fair Market Rent & Payment Standards
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in ZIP code 61378 (West Brooklyn, IL) is $1,230 a month, down 3.9% from FY2026. That is 32% above the Lee County, IL area-wide FMR of $930.
Payment standard range, 2 bedrooms
Housing agencies may set voucher payment standards anywhere from 90% to 110% of the FMR without asking HUD.
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Where 61378 sits in the Lee County, IL area
Of the 24 ZIP codes HUD lists for the area, 61378 has the 6th highest two-bedroom Small Area FMR. Lee County, 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 $930 for two bedrooms; an agency that opts in to Small Area FMRs would use $1,230 for this ZIP code instead.
All unit sizes
| Unit | FY2027 SAFMR | Payment standard range | Area-wide FMR | FY2026 SAFMR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $860 | $774 – $946 | $648 | $880 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,040 | $936 – $1,144 | $785 | $1,130 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,230 | $1,107 – $1,353 | $930 | $1,280 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,700 | $1,530 – $1,870 | $1,288 | $1,780 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,830 | $1,647 – $2,013 | $1,387 | $1,950 |
A household renting a two-bedroom home at the Small Area FMR of $1,230 needs about $49,200 a year to keep housing costs at 30% of income. The area median family income is $93,100 and the 80% low-income limit for four people is $74,500. ZIP code 61378 lies mainly in Lee County. See the Lee County, IL county 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 61378?
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents for 61378 are $860 (studio), $1,040 (1 BR), $1,230 (2 BR), $1,700 (3 BR) and $1,830 (4 BR) a month.
What is the Section 8 payment standard in 61378?
Housing agencies set payment standards between 90% and 110% of the applicable FMR without HUD approval. For a two-bedroom unit in 61378 that range is $1,107 to $1,353 if the agency uses Small Area FMRs. Ask your housing agency for its actual payment standard.
Which income limits apply in 61378?
The FY2026 income limits of the Lee County, IL area apply: median family income $93,100, low-income (80%) limit $74,500 for a family of four.