J & J Apts #2 — Income-Restricted Housing in Vandalia, IL 62471
701 W Fletcher St, Vandalia, IL 62471
12 units · 1–2 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
- 1996
- Income limit
- 60% AMI
- Bedrooms
- 6 1 bedroom · 6 2 bedrooms
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Rents and income limits in 62471
- Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
- $930/mo
- Income needed to pay it at 30% of income
- $37,200/yr
- Renters in 62471 paying 30% or more of income on rent
- 50%
Income limits (2026)
Fayette County, IL area · median family income $82,500. Your household's yearly income before taxes must be at or below the limit.
| People | Extremely low 30% | Very low 50% | Low 80% |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $18,850 | $31,400 | $50,250 |
| 2 | $21,640 | $35,900 | $57,400 |
| 3 | $27,320 | $40,400 | $64,600 |
| 4 | $33,000 | $44,850 | $71,750 |
| 5 | $38,680 | $48,450 | $77,500 |
| 6 | $44,360 | $52,050 | $83,250 |
| 7 | $50,040 | $55,650 | $89,000 |
| 8 | $55,720 | $59,250 | $94,750 |
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 | 62471 | Wider area |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $720 | $724 |
| 1 bedroom | $760 | $728 |
| 2 bedrooms | $930 | $930 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,210 | $1,213 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,350 | $1,350 |
Wider area = Fayette County, IL. Two-bedroom fair market rents in 4 nearby ZIPs range from $930 (62885) to $1,160 (62262).
Census figures for 62471 (2020–2024 average): median rent $811. Median household income $61,792. 24% of homes are rented. 50% of renters pay 30% or more of their income on rent, and 19% 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 62471's fair market rent.
Estimate your Section 8 rent share for 62471Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply to J & J Apts #2?
No phone is listed for J & J Apts #2. Try the city housing office or, for USDA rural properties, USDA's Multifamily Housing search. These records do not show openings.
Is J & J Apts #2 Section 8 housing?
J & J Apts #2 is listed as income-restricted housing in Vandalia, IL 62471 (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 J & J Apts #2?
Public records list 12 units at J & J Apts #2 in Vandalia, IL 62471. That is a building size, not a count of open apartments.
Are there other affordable apartments near J & J Apts #2?
Yes — this page lists other income-restricted buildings in 62471 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 J & J Apts #2?
Call the number on this page and ask about the waiting list or how to apply at J & J Apts #2 in Vandalia, IL 62471. 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 Vandalia, IL 62471?
Most income-restricted buildings in Vandalia, IL 62471 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 $31,400, and $44,850 for a 4-person household. Public housing can go up to 80% ($50,250 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 Vandalia, IL 62471?
For many programs in Vandalia, IL 62471, the 2026 HUD very low-income (50%) limit is $31,400 a year for 1 person and $44,850 for 4 people. The low-income (80%) limit is $50,250 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 Vandalia, IL 62471?
In public housing and most Section 8 in Vandalia, IL 62471, tenants typically pay about 30% of adjusted income. HUD's 2027 fair market rent for a 2-bedroom near Vandalia, IL 62471 is $930 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 J & J Apts #2 take Section 8 vouchers?
This file does not say that J & J Apts #2 has a project-based Section 8 contract. Some landlords in Vandalia, IL 62471 accept Housing Choice Vouchers; you have to ask. Apply for a voucher with the housing authority, then call J & J Apts #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. To add a different building, use the suggestion rubric.