Section 8 in Illinois: FMR & Landlord Guide

110,004 active Housing Choice Vouchers across 24 metros. Pick a market below for FY2026 Fair Market Rent, voucher counts, housing authorities and wait-list status.

Metros
8
24 total markets
Active vouchers
110,004
Occupied
97,105
88% utilized
Source-of-income law
Protected statewide
IL Human Rights Act amendment

Can a Illinois landlord refuse Section 8?

No. Illinois state law prohibits landlords from refusing to rent to Section 8 voucher holders on the basis of their source of income.

IL Human Rights Act amendment

Statewide SOI protection effective 2023.

View statute →

Informational only, not legal advice. Verify current status before making a leasing decision.

Section 8 markets in Illinois

Sorted by active voucher count. Each metro page has HUD FY2026 FMR by bedroom, the housing authorities that administer vouchers there, and wait-list status.

Section 8 landlord tools

Whether you’re researching a specific address or preparing for HQS inspection, the Illinois data feeds directly into the tools below.

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