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Housing Authority of the County of Lake, IL.

Grayslake, IL, 60030 · ~3,691 units under management

Fair Market Rent by unit size — Grayslake, IL (2026)

Figures shown are Fair Market Rent for the county this agency primarily serves — the agency's actual payment standard (typically 90–110% of FMR) may differ. Confirm directly with the agency.

Who this agency serves

Housing Authority of the County of Lake, IL. served 3,437 households across 3,691 units (93% occupied) as of HUD's 2025 Picture of Subsidized Households data. The typical assisted household here has an average of 2.2 people, an average annual income of $19,367, and pays an average of $482 per month toward rent.

Households served
3,437 of 3,691 units
Avg. household income
$19,367
Avg. rent paid by household
$482
Avg. household size
2.2 people
Households with children
41%
Head of household 62+
33%
Head of household with a disability
37%
Avg. wait to move in
11 months

Unit mix: 35% 1-bedroom, 36% 2-bedroom, 29% 3-bedroom.

Source: HUD's Picture of Subsidized Households, 2025— figures reflect this agency's most recent reporting period across all HUD programs it administers, not just Housing Choice Vouchers.

Public housing inspection scores

HUD conducts physical inspections of public housing developments under the REAC (Real Estate Assessment Center) program. Scores run 0–100: 90+ is High Performer, 60–89 is Standard, below 60 is Troubled. This agency administers 4 developments with an average score of 88 (Standard).

DevelopmentCityScoreProtocolInspected
SCATTERED SITESZion97 High PerformerNSPIREJun 2025
BEACH HAVEN TOWERRound Lake Beach94 High PerformerNSPIREApr 2025
SCATTERED SITESBarrington84 StandardNSPIREAug 2025
SCATTERED SITESMundelein78 StandardNSPIREAug 2025

Source: HUD REAC Physical Inspection Scores — data reflects the most recent inspection for each development. See Understanding REAC and NSPIRE inspection scores for methodology details.

Applying with this agency

Application processes and waiting-list status vary by agency — contact Housing Authority of the County of Lake, IL. directly using the info above, or read our general guide to how to apply and how waiting lists work.

Evaluating this market

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