FY2027 Small Area FMR · Charleston, IL
ZIP 61920 Fair Market Rent & Payment Standards
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in ZIP code 61920 (Charleston, IL) is $970 a month, down 3.0% from FY2026. That is 2% above the Coles County, IL area-wide FMR of $950.
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 61920 sits in the Coles County, IL area
Of the 16 ZIP codes HUD lists for the area, 61920 has the 6th highest two-bedroom Small Area FMR. Coles 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 $950 for two bedrooms; an agency that opts in to Small Area FMRs would use $970 for this ZIP code instead.
ZIP code 61920 crosses more than one HUD area. HUD also lists it under Cumberland 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 | $680 | $612 – $748 | $662 | $690 |
| 1 bedroom | $760 | $684 – $836 | $742 | $790 |
| 2 bedrooms | $970 | $873 – $1,067 | $950 | $1,000 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,260 | $1,134 – $1,386 | $1,231 | $1,310 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,390 | $1,251 – $1,529 | $1,342 | $1,400 |
A household renting a two-bedroom home at the Small Area FMR of $970 needs about $38,800 a year to keep housing costs at 30% of income. The area median family income is $78,300 and the 80% low-income limit for four people is $71,750. ZIP code 61920 lies mainly in Coles County. See the Coles 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 61920?
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents for 61920 are $680 (studio), $760 (1 BR), $970 (2 BR), $1,260 (3 BR) and $1,390 (4 BR) a month.
What is the Section 8 payment standard in 61920?
Housing agencies set payment standards between 90% and 110% of the applicable FMR without HUD approval. For a two-bedroom unit in 61920 that range is $873 to $1,067 if the agency uses Small Area FMRs. Ask your housing agency for its actual payment standard.
Which income limits apply in 61920?
The FY2026 income limits of the Coles County, IL area apply: median family income $78,300, low-income (80%) limit $71,750 for a family of four.