McCarron #2 — Income-Restricted Housing in Columbia, IL 62236
120 Country Rdg, Columbia, IL 62236
2 units · 3 BR
- Affordability period may have ended — call to confirm
How to apply
- No phone is listed. Try visiting the property or asking the city housing office how to apply.
- These records do not show openings — call to confirm vacancies and waiting lists.
At this building
- Opened
- 1992
- Income limit
- 60% AMI
- Bedrooms
- 2 3 bedrooms
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Rents and income limits in 62236
- Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
- $1,360/mo
- Income needed to pay it at 30% of income
- $54,400/yr
- Renters in 62236 paying 30% or more of income on rent
- 50%
Income limits (2026)
St. Louis, MO-IL area · median family income $113,500. Your household's yearly income before taxes must be at or below the limit.
| People | Extremely low 30% | Very low 50% | Low 80% |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $23,850 | $39,750 | $63,600 |
| 2 | $27,250 | $45,400 | $72,650 |
| 3 | $30,650 | $51,100 | $81,750 |
| 4 | $34,050 | $56,750 | $90,800 |
| 5 | $38,680 | $61,300 | $98,100 |
| 6 | $44,360 | $65,850 | $105,350 |
| 7 | $50,040 | $70,400 | $112,600 |
| 8 | $55,720 | $74,950 | $119,900 |
Section 8 vouchers: up to the 50% limit, and most go to households under 30%. Public housing: up to 80%. Tax-credit apartments: usually up to 60% of median income, between the 50% and 80% columns.
Fair market rents (2027)
HUD's estimate of rent plus utilities for a modest home. Housing authorities set Section 8 voucher limits from it.
| Size | 62236 | Wider area |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,070 | $1,064 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,110 | $1,104 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,360 | $1,349 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,750 | $1,731 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,010 | $1,997 |
Wider area = St. Louis, MO-IL. Two-bedroom fair market rents in 10 nearby ZIPs range from $1,070 (63111) to $1,370 (62260).
Census figures for 62236 (2020–2024 average): median rent $1,128. Median household income $108,981. 15% of homes are rented. 50% of renters pay 30% or more of their income on rent, and 24% pay half or more.
Census median rent is what renters here actually pay, including long-term leases. Fair market rent is HUD's estimate for a modest apartment available now.
Sources: HUD income limits FY2026; HUD Fair Market Rents FY2027 (Small Area FMR for ZIP figures); U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year 2020–2024. Each program and building can set its own limits — confirm with the property.
Estimate your Section 8 rent share
Project-based Section 8 is on the buildings above. A Housing Choice Voucher is different: you apply with the housing authority, then find a landlord who takes it. Your share of rent is based on income — not always 30%. The calculator uses 62236's fair market rent.
Estimate your Section 8 rent share for 62236Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply to McCarron #2?
No phone is listed for McCarron #2. Try the city housing office or, for USDA rural properties, USDA's Multifamily Housing search. These records do not show openings.
Is McCarron #2 Section 8 housing?
McCarron #2 is listed as income-restricted housing in Columbia, IL 62236 (lihtc). It is not labeled as project-based Section 8 in this file. Call to ask which programs they run.
How many units are at McCarron #2?
Public records list 2 units at McCarron #2 in Columbia, IL 62236. That is a building size, not a count of open apartments.
Are there other affordable apartments near McCarron #2?
Yes — this page lists other income-restricted buildings in 62236 and nearby ZIP codes. Open a nearby card for the address and phone. Lists still do not show vacancies.
People Also Ask
How do I get into McCarron #2?
Call the number on this page and ask about the waiting list or how to apply at McCarron #2 in Columbia, IL 62236. Public housing is through the housing authority. Bring ID and income documents when they tell you to. This site cannot submit an application for you.
How do I qualify for affordable housing in Columbia, IL 62236?
Most income-restricted buildings in Columbia, IL 62236 serve households at or below 50% or 80% of area median income. HUD's 2026 very low-income (50%) limit for a 1-person household is $39,750, and $56,750 for a 4-person household. Public housing can go up to 80% ($63,600 for 1 person). Each building sets its own cap — call to confirm before you apply. Citizenship, household size, and local preferences can also apply.
What is the income limit for low-income housing in Columbia, IL 62236?
For many programs in Columbia, IL 62236, the 2026 HUD very low-income (50%) limit is $39,750 a year for 1 person and $56,750 for 4 people. The low-income (80%) limit is $63,600 for 1 person. Tax-credit buildings often use 60% of median income. Confirm with the property — they can be stricter.
How much rent do you pay for low-income housing in Columbia, IL 62236?
In public housing and most Section 8 in Columbia, IL 62236, tenants typically pay about 30% of adjusted income. HUD's 2027 fair market rent for a 2-bedroom near Columbia, IL 62236 is $1,360 a month (rent plus utilities for a modest unit). Tax-credit apartments use set rents below market, not always 30% of income. Call the building for the actual rent; this site is not a vacancy or price list.
Does McCarron #2 take Section 8 vouchers?
This file does not say that McCarron #2 has a project-based Section 8 contract. Some landlords in Columbia, IL 62236 accept Housing Choice Vouchers; you have to ask. Apply for a voucher with the housing authority, then call McCarron #2.
Sources: HUD LIHTC database, 2024 (released Apr 2026); HUD Multifamily Assisted Properties, Oct 2026; USDA Rural Development multifamily, Oct 2026. Not affiliated with HUD or USDA. Details can be out of date — confirm with the property before applying. Report a correction.