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Randolph County Housing Authority

916 George St, Chester, IL, 62233 · ~272 units under management

Fair Market Rent by unit size — Chester, 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

Randolph County Housing Authority served 252 households across 272 units (93% occupied) as of HUD's 2025 Picture of Subsidized Households data. The typical assisted household here has an average of 1.9 people, an average annual income of $16,879, and pays an average of $324 per month toward rent.

Households served
252 of 272 units
Avg. household income
$16,879
Avg. rent paid by household
$324
Avg. household size
1.9 people
Households with children
31%
Head of household 62+
34%
Head of household with a disability
42%
Avg. wait to move in
16 months

Unit mix: 45% 1-bedroom, 35% 2-bedroom, 21% 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 1 development with an average score of 98 (High Performer).

DevelopmentCityScoreProtocolInspected
KOENEMAN ACRESChester98 High PerformerNSPIRENov 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 Randolph County Housing Authority 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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