FY2027 Small Area FMR · Forest City, IL
ZIP 61532 Fair Market Rent & Payment Standards
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in ZIP code 61532 (Forest City, IL) is $1,040 a month, up 2.0% from FY2026. That is 12% above the Mason 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.
FY2027 FY2026
Where 61532 sits in the Mason County, IL area
Of the 12 ZIP codes HUD lists for the area, 61532 has the 5th highest two-bedroom Small Area FMR. Mason 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 $1,040 for this ZIP code instead.
All unit sizes
| Unit | FY2027 SAFMR | Payment standard range | Area-wide FMR | FY2026 SAFMR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $720 | $648 – $792 | $648 | $700 |
| 1 bedroom | $800 | $720 – $880 | $711 | $780 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,040 | $936 – $1,144 | $930 | $1,020 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,440 | $1,296 – $1,584 | $1,288 | $1,420 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,740 | $1,566 – $1,914 | $1,554 | $1,710 |
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 $84,100 and the 80% low-income limit for four people is $71,750. ZIP code 61532 lies mainly in Mason County. See the Mason 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 61532?
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents for 61532 are $720 (studio), $800 (1 BR), $1,040 (2 BR), $1,440 (3 BR) and $1,740 (4 BR) a month.
What is the Section 8 payment standard in 61532?
Housing agencies set payment standards between 90% and 110% of the applicable FMR without HUD approval. For a two-bedroom unit in 61532 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 61532?
The FY2026 income limits of the Mason County, IL area apply: median family income $84,100, low-income (80%) limit $71,750 for a family of four.