1 income-restricted buildings tracked here, drawn from HUD's LIHTC, Section 8, Section 202, and Section 811 datasets. Map, eligibility tiers, and Fair Market Rent below.
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Estimated metro housing cost (2BR Fair Market Rent + average utilities): $2,100 rent + $129 utilities = $2,229/mo. Applies to the metro area, not individual buildings.
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Each pin is one income-restricted building. Color-coded by program. Click a pin for details.
Residential electricity in Illinois runs about 17.95¢/kWh, with a typical monthly residential electric bill near $129. Natural gas runs about $15.45/Mcf. Add this to rent when you compare buildings; it can shift total monthly housing cost by 10–20%.
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, retail-sales (electricity) and natural gas residential pricing series, 12-month rolling average.
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| Bedrooms | Local FMR | National median |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,740 | n/a |
| 1 bedroom | $1,860 | n/a |
| 2 bedroom | $2,100 | $1,502 |
| 3 bedroom | $2,700 | n/a |
| 4 bedroom | $3,130 | n/a |
Fair Market Rent is HUD’s annual benchmark for the cost of rental housing in a given area. Source: HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2026.
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN. FY2025. Area median income: $119,900.
| Household size | 30% AMI | 50% AMI | 80% AMI |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $25,200 | $42,000 | $67,150 |
| 2 people | $28,800 | $48,000 | $76,750 |
| 3 people | $32,400 | $54,000 | $86,350 |
| 4 people | $35,950 | $59,950 | $95,900 |
| 5 people | $38,850 | $64,750 | $103,600 |
| 6 people | $43,150 | $69,550 | $111,250 |
| 7 people | $48,650 | $74,350 | $118,950 |
| 8 people | $54,150 | $79,150 | $126,600 |
HUD calculates income limits per household size relative to the area’s median family income. Properties may serve renters in any combination of these tiers; eligibility is determined per program.
About this listing. Buildings shown serve income-restricted households across HUD program tiers. We do not show vacancy or pricing for individual units. Always contact the property directly for current availability; many income-restricted buildings maintain waitlists measured in months or years.
See also: Lake in the Hills cost-of-living and Fair Market Rent overview
