FY2027 Small Area FMR · Downs, IL
ZIP 61736 Fair Market Rent & Payment Standards
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in ZIP code 61736 (Downs, IL) is $1,250 a month, down 8.8% from FY2026. That is 3% below the Bloomington, IL area-wide FMR of $1,287.
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 61736 sits in the Bloomington, IL area
Of the 38 ZIP codes HUD lists for the area, 61736 has the 15th highest two-bedroom Small Area FMR. Bloomington, 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 $1,287 for two bedrooms; an agency that opts in to Small Area FMRs would use $1,250 for this ZIP code instead.
All unit sizes
| Unit | FY2027 SAFMR | Payment standard range | Area-wide FMR | FY2026 SAFMR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $910 | $819 – $1,001 | $941 | $980 |
| 1 bedroom | $970 | $873 – $1,067 | $996 | $1,050 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,250 | $1,125 – $1,375 | $1,287 | $1,370 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,640 | $1,476 – $1,804 | $1,685 | $1,810 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,640 | $1,476 – $1,804 | $1,691 | $1,810 |
A household renting a two-bedroom home at the Small Area FMR of $1,250 needs about $50,000 a year to keep housing costs at 30% of income. The area median family income is $117,000 and the 80% low-income limit for four people is $93,600. ZIP code 61736 lies mainly in McLean County. See the Bloomington, 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 61736?
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents for 61736 are $910 (studio), $970 (1 BR), $1,250 (2 BR), $1,640 (3 BR) and $1,640 (4 BR) a month.
What is the Section 8 payment standard in 61736?
Housing agencies set payment standards between 90% and 110% of the applicable FMR without HUD approval. For a two-bedroom unit in 61736 that range is $1,125 to $1,375 if the agency uses Small Area FMRs. Ask your housing agency for its actual payment standard.
Which income limits apply in 61736?
The FY2026 income limits of the Bloomington, IL area apply: median family income $117,000, low-income (80%) limit $93,600 for a family of four.