FY2027 Small Area FMR · Carbondale, IL
ZIP 62902 Fair Market Rent & Payment Standards
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in ZIP code 62902 (Carbondale, IL) is $980 a month, up 4.3% from FY2026. That is 5% above the Jackson 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 62902 sits in the Jackson County, IL area
Of the 22 ZIP codes HUD lists for the area, 62902 has the 7th highest two-bedroom Small Area FMR. Jackson 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 62902 crosses more than one HUD area. HUD also lists it under Johnson County, IL (same figures), Union County, IL (same figures) and Williamson 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 | $700 |
| 1 bedroom | $790 | $711 – $869 | $761 | $750 |
| 2 bedrooms | $980 | $882 – $1,078 | $930 | $940 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,280 | $1,152 – $1,408 | $1,212 | $1,280 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,310 | $1,179 – $1,441 | $1,254 | $1,390 |
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 $85,200 and the 80% low-income limit for four people is $71,750. ZIP code 62902 lies mainly in Williamson County, Jackson County and Union County. See the Jackson 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 62902?
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents for 62902 are $680 (studio), $790 (1 BR), $980 (2 BR), $1,280 (3 BR) and $1,310 (4 BR) a month.
What is the Section 8 payment standard in 62902?
Housing agencies set payment standards between 90% and 110% of the applicable FMR without HUD approval. For a two-bedroom unit in 62902 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 62902?
The FY2026 income limits of the Jackson County, IL area apply: median family income $85,200, low-income (80%) limit $71,750 for a family of four.