FY2027 Small Area FMR · Beardstown, IL
ZIP 62618 Fair Market Rent & Payment Standards
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in ZIP code 62618 (Beardstown, IL) is $980 a month, up 4.3% from FY2026. That is 5% above the Cass 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 62618 sits in the Cass County, IL area
Of the 10 ZIP codes HUD lists for the area, 62618 has the 7th highest two-bedroom Small Area FMR. Cass 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 $980 for this ZIP code instead.
ZIP code 62618 crosses more than one HUD area. HUD also lists it under Schuyler 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 | $648 | $650 |
| 1 bedroom | $900 | $810 – $990 | $854 | $860 |
| 2 bedrooms | $980 | $882 – $1,078 | $930 | $940 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,350 | $1,215 – $1,485 | $1,278 | $1,300 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,640 | $1,476 – $1,804 | $1,554 | $1,580 |
A household renting a two-bedroom home at the Small Area FMR of $980 needs about $39,200 a year to keep housing costs at 30% of income. The area median family income is $83,400 and the 80% low-income limit for four people is $71,750. ZIP code 62618 lies mainly in Cass County. See the Cass 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 62618?
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents for 62618 are $680 (studio), $900 (1 BR), $980 (2 BR), $1,350 (3 BR) and $1,640 (4 BR) a month.
What is the Section 8 payment standard in 62618?
Housing agencies set payment standards between 90% and 110% of the applicable FMR without HUD approval. For a two-bedroom unit in 62618 that range is $882 to $1,078 if the agency uses Small Area FMRs. Ask your housing agency for its actual payment standard.
Which income limits apply in 62618?
The FY2026 income limits of the Cass County, IL area apply: median family income $83,400, low-income (80%) limit $71,750 for a family of four.