FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Douglas County
Studio
$681
1BR
$836
2BR
$916
3BR
$1,240
4BR
$1,271
Douglas County, Illinois
FIPS 17041 · County-level FMR and income limit data
FMR Area: Douglas County, IL
FY2026 Fair Market Rents
| Bedroom Size | Monthly FMR | Annual Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency (Studio) | $681 | $8,172 |
| 1-Bedroom | $836 | $10,032 |
| 2-Bedroom | $916 | $10,992 |
| 3-Bedroom | $1,240 | $14,880 |
| 4-Bedroom | $1,271 | $15,252 |
To afford the FY2026 2-bedroom FMR of $916/mo under the 30%-of-income rule, a household needs about
$36,640/yr ($3,053/mo). Area Median Income is $97,900.
At IL's state minimum wage of $15.00/hr, a worker would need to work 47 hours/week to afford that rent.
Recent FMR Trend
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $681 | $836 | $916 | $1,240 | $1,271 |
| FY2025 | $756 | $786 | $870 | $1,171 | $1,239 |
| FY2024 | $699 | $703 | $820 | $1,077 | $1,144 |
| FY2023 | $652 | $656 | $820 | $1,072 | $1,144 |
| FY2022 | $591 | $595 | $746 | $1,017 | $1,050 |
| FY2021 | $555 | $559 | $700 | $988 | $1,134 |
| FY2020 | $540 | $544 | $698 | $995 | $1,069 |
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income: $97,900
| Income Level | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI | $20,550 | $23,500 | $27,320 | $33,000 | $38,680 | $44,360 |
| 50% AMI | $34,300 | $39,200 | $44,100 | $48,950 | $52,900 | $56,800 |
| 80% AMI | $54,850 | $62,650 | $70,500 | $78,300 | $84,600 | $90,850 |