FY2027 Small Area FMR · Mount Carmel, IL
ZIP 62863 Fair Market Rent & Payment Standards
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in ZIP code 62863 (Mount Carmel, IL) is $990 a month, up 7.6% from FY2026. That is 0% equal to the Wabash County, IL area-wide FMR of $992.
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 62863 sits in the Wabash County, IL area
Of the 7 ZIP codes HUD lists for the area, 62863 has the 1st highest two-bedroom Small Area FMR. Wabash 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 $992 for two bedrooms; an agency that opts in to Small Area FMRs would use $990 for this ZIP code instead.
All unit sizes
| Unit | FY2027 SAFMR | Payment standard range | Area-wide FMR | FY2026 SAFMR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $690 | $621 – $759 | $691 | $630 |
| 1 bedroom | $760 | $684 – $836 | $758 | $700 |
| 2 bedrooms | $990 | $891 – $1,089 | $992 | $920 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,370 | $1,233 – $1,507 | $1,374 | $1,280 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,430 | $1,287 – $1,573 | $1,433 | $1,310 |
A household renting a two-bedroom home at the Small Area FMR of $990 needs about $39,600 a year to keep housing costs at 30% of income. The area median family income is $88,100 and the 80% low-income limit for four people is $71,750. ZIP code 62863 lies mainly in Wabash County. See the Wabash 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 62863?
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents for 62863 are $690 (studio), $760 (1 BR), $990 (2 BR), $1,370 (3 BR) and $1,430 (4 BR) a month.
What is the Section 8 payment standard in 62863?
Housing agencies set payment standards between 90% and 110% of the applicable FMR without HUD approval. For a two-bedroom unit in 62863 that range is $891 to $1,089 if the agency uses Small Area FMRs. Ask your housing agency for its actual payment standard.
Which income limits apply in 62863?
The FY2026 income limits of the Wabash County, IL area apply: median family income $88,100, low-income (80%) limit $71,750 for a family of four.