Elgin, IL Section 8 Rent Limits 2026–27 by ZIP Code
For 2026–27, HUD's 2-bedroom figure in Elgin ranges from $1,790 (ZIP 60123) to $2,690 (ZIP 60124), with a median of $1,945 across 4 ZIP codes. HUD sets these per ZIP code (Small Area Fair Market Rents), so they differ across the city.
These are HUD's figures, effective 2026-10-01. A housing authority sets its own payment standard, normally between 90% and 110% of them (higher with HUD approval or as a disability accommodation). The voucher then pays the lower of that standard or the gross rent, minus your total tenant payment (generally 30% of adjusted monthly income). In Elgin see Housing Authority of Elgin (HAE) payment standards.
| ZIP | Studio | 1 BR | 2 BR | 3 BR | 4 BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60120 | $1,590 | $1,690 | $1,910 | $2,460 | $2,810 |
| 60121 | $1,650 | $1,750 | $1,980 | $2,550 | $2,910 |
| 60123 | $1,490 | $1,580 | $1,790 | $2,300 | $2,630 |
| 60124 | $2,240 | $2,380 | $2,690 | $3,460 | $3,950 |
Income limits: Kane County
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