Payment Standards by Year Low confidence
Maximum monthly housing assistance payment Housing Authority of Jefferson County will pay on behalf of a Section 8 voucher family, by bedroom size and fiscal year. · Source: annual_plan
| Year | Studio | 1 BR | 2 BR | 3 BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $1,085 | $330 | $424 | $474 |
Contact & Office
ZIP Codes Served by IL059
Housing Authority of Jefferson County administers Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers in the following ZIP codes. Click any ZIP to see all PHAs serving it and current payment standards.
17 total ZIPs in service area
About IL059 & the Section 8 Program
Housing Authority of Jefferson County is the HUD-assigned Public Housing Authority code IL059 for Mount Vernon, Illinois. PHAs administer the federal Housing Choice Voucher program under 24 CFR Part 982, paying the difference between a tenant's contribution (typically 30% of adjusted income) and the unit's contract rent — capped by the PHA's published payment standard.
For landlords: payment standards are typically set between 90% and 110% of HUD's Fair Market Rent (up to 120% with HUD approval). The PHA's published rate determines the maximum monthly Housing Assistance Payment.