FY2027 Small Area FMR · Mount Erie, IL
ZIP 62446 Fair Market Rent & Payment Standards
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in ZIP code 62446 (Mount Erie, IL) is $960 a month, down 3.0% from FY2026. That is 3% above the Wayne 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 62446 sits in the Wayne County, IL area
Of the 21 ZIP codes HUD lists for the area, 62446 has the 8th highest two-bedroom Small Area FMR. Wayne 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 $960 for this ZIP code instead.
All unit sizes
| Unit | FY2027 SAFMR | Payment standard range | Area-wide FMR | FY2026 SAFMR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $670 | $603 – $737 | $648 | $680 |
| 1 bedroom | $730 | $657 – $803 | $711 | $750 |
| 2 bedrooms | $960 | $864 – $1,056 | $930 | $990 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,170 | $1,053 – $1,287 | $1,150 | $1,180 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,480 | $1,332 – $1,628 | $1,554 | $1,470 |
A household renting a two-bedroom home at the Small Area FMR of $960 needs about $38,400 a year to keep housing costs at 30% of income. The area median family income is $78,700 and the 80% low-income limit for four people is $71,750. ZIP code 62446 lies mainly in Wayne County. See the Wayne 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 62446?
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents for 62446 are $670 (studio), $730 (1 BR), $960 (2 BR), $1,170 (3 BR) and $1,480 (4 BR) a month.
What is the Section 8 payment standard in 62446?
Housing agencies set payment standards between 90% and 110% of the applicable FMR without HUD approval. For a two-bedroom unit in 62446 that range is $864 to $1,056 if the agency uses Small Area FMRs. Ask your housing agency for its actual payment standard.
Which income limits apply in 62446?
The FY2026 income limits of the Wayne County, IL area apply: median family income $78,700, low-income (80%) limit $71,750 for a family of four.