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Section 8 Fair Market Rent in Champaign-Urbana, IL (FY2027)
HUD's official FY2027 Fair Market Rents for the Champaign-Urbana, IL HUD Metro FMR Area, by bedroom count. These figures set the baseline for what the Housing Choice Voucher program pays landlords in this area.
| Unit size | FY2027 FMR | Payment standard range (90–110%) |
|---|---|---|
| Studio / efficiency | $983 | $885 – $1,081 |
| 1 bedroom | $996 | $896 – $1,096 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,173 | $1,056 – $1,290 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,474 | $1,327 – $1,621 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,542 | $1,388 – $1,696 |
Source: HUD User — FY 2027 Fair Market Rents. FY2027 FMRs are effective October 1, 2026. FY2027 FMRs take effect October 1, 2026; until that date, the prior FY2026 schedule remains in effect. Retrieved 2026-09-07.
How this market compares
The 2-bedroom FMR here is $1,173 — 25% above the Illinois median of $935 across all 83 FMR areas in the state.
Counties and towns covered
The Champaign-Urbana, IL FMR area is a metro area covering: Champaign County, Piatt County. One FMR applies across the whole area — HUD does not publish separate figures per city or ZIP here (some large metros have Small Area FMRs by ZIP; check with the local housing authority).
What a landlord actually collects
FMR is the baseline, not the contract rent. The local housing authority sets a payment standard between 90% and 110% of FMR (the range in the table above), and your unit must pass a rent-reasonableness comparison against similar unassisted rentals nearby. The voucher then covers the gap between the tenant's share (roughly 30% of their income) and the approved rent.
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Comparable Illinois markets by 2BR FMR
| FMR area | 1 BR | 2 BR | 3 BR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rockford | $896 | $1,172 | $1,542 |
| Peoria | $961 | $1,212 | $1,557 |
| Springfield | $977 | $1,237 | $1,631 |
| Pope County | $837 | $1,095 | $1,387 |
| Decatur | $857 | $1,091 | $1,407 |
| Brown County | $829 | $1,084 | $1,357 |
Informational only — not financial, legal, or lending advice. Confirm current payment standards with the housing authority serving Champaign-Urbana.