FY2027 Small Area FMR · Fithian, IL
ZIP 61844 Fair Market Rent & Payment Standards
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in ZIP code 61844 (Fithian, IL) is $1,170 a month, down 6.4% from FY2026. That is 0% equal to the Champaign-Urbana, IL area-wide FMR of $1,173.
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 61844 sits in the Champaign-Urbana, IL area
Of the 54 ZIP codes HUD lists for the area, 61844 has the 21st highest two-bedroom Small Area FMR. Champaign-Urbana, 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 $1,173 for two bedrooms; an agency that opts in to Small Area FMRs would use $1,170 for this ZIP code instead.
ZIP code 61844 crosses more than one HUD area. HUD also lists it under Vermilion County, IL (same figures). The figure that applies depends on which side of the line the home is.
All unit sizes
| Unit | FY2027 SAFMR | Payment standard range | Area-wide FMR | FY2026 SAFMR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $910 | $819 – $1,001 | $983 | $860 |
| 1 bedroom | $920 | $828 – $1,012 | $996 | $950 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,170 | $1,053 – $1,287 | $1,173 | $1,250 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,560 | $1,404 – $1,716 | $1,474 | $1,510 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,640 | $1,476 – $1,804 | $1,542 | $1,680 |
A household renting a two-bedroom home at the Small Area FMR of $1,170 needs about $46,800 a year to keep housing costs at 30% of income. The area median family income is $114,300 and the 80% low-income limit for four people is $88,700. ZIP code 61844 lies mainly in Vermilion County. See the Champaign-Urbana, 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 61844?
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents for 61844 are $910 (studio), $920 (1 BR), $1,170 (2 BR), $1,560 (3 BR) and $1,640 (4 BR) a month.
What is the Section 8 payment standard in 61844?
Housing agencies set payment standards between 90% and 110% of the applicable FMR without HUD approval. For a two-bedroom unit in 61844 that range is $1,053 to $1,287 if the agency uses Small Area FMRs. Ask your housing agency for its actual payment standard.
Which income limits apply in 61844?
The FY2026 income limits of the Champaign-Urbana, IL area apply: median family income $114,300, low-income (80%) limit $88,700 for a family of four.