FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Jefferson County
Studio
$777
1BR
$782
2BR
$1,026
3BR
$1,248
4BR
$1,365
Jefferson County, Illinois
FIPS 17081 · County-level FMR and income limit data
FMR Area: Jefferson County, IL
FY2026 Fair Market Rents
| Bedroom Size | Monthly FMR | Annual Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency (Studio) | $777 | $9,324 |
| 1-Bedroom | $782 | $9,384 |
| 2-Bedroom | $1,026 | $12,312 |
| 3-Bedroom | $1,248 | $14,976 |
| 4-Bedroom | $1,365 | $16,380 |
To afford the FY2026 2-bedroom FMR of $1,026/mo under the 30%-of-income rule, a household needs about
$41,040/yr ($3,420/mo). Area Median Income is $83,300.
At IL's state minimum wage of $15.00/hr, a worker would need to work 53 hours/week to afford that rent.
Recent FMR Trend
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $777 | $782 | $1,026 | $1,248 | $1,365 |
| FY2025 | $747 | $752 | $987 | $1,200 | $1,363 |
| FY2024 | $679 | $683 | $898 | $1,126 | $1,196 |
| FY2023 | $642 | $647 | $851 | $1,064 | $1,143 |
| FY2022 | $571 | $615 | $809 | $1,038 | $1,097 |
| FY2021 | $502 | $582 | $761 | $959 | $1,032 |
| FY2020 | $470 | $556 | $715 | $902 | $969 |
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income: $83,300
| Income Level | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI | $18,850 | $21,640 | $27,320 | $33,000 | $38,680 | $44,360 |
| 50% AMI | $31,400 | $35,900 | $40,400 | $44,850 | $48,450 | $52,050 |
| 80% AMI | $50,250 | $57,400 | $64,600 | $71,750 | $77,500 | $83,250 |