Evanston, IL Section 8 Rent Limits 2026–27 by ZIP Code
For 2026–27, HUD's 2-bedroom figure in Evanston ranges from $1,980 (ZIP 60204) to $2,630 (ZIP 60201), with a median of $2,570 across 5 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).
| ZIP | Studio | 1 BR | 2 BR | 3 BR | 4 BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60201 | $2,190 | $2,330 | $2,630 | $3,380 | $3,860 |
| 60202 | $2,050 | $2,180 | $2,460 | $3,160 | $3,610 |
| 60203 | $2,140 | $2,270 | $2,570 | $3,300 | $3,770 |
| 60204 | $1,650 | $1,750 | $1,980 | $2,550 | $2,910 |
| 60208 | $2,190 | $2,330 | $2,630 | $3,380 | $3,860 |
Income limits: Cook County
Voucher amounts nationwide by unit size: Studio · 1 Bedroom · 2 Bedroom · 3 Bedroom · 4 Bedroom