📊 2026 Income Limits — Public Housing in Kankakee, Illinois
| Household Size | Monthly Limit | Annual Limit | FPL % |
|---|
| 1 person | $1,695/mo | $20,345/yr | 80% Area Median Income |
| 2 people | $2,291/mo | $27,495/yr | 80% Area Median Income |
| 3 people | $2,887/mo | $34,645/yr | 80% Area Median Income |
| 4 people ← fam/4 | $3,482/mo | $41,795/yr | 80% Area Median Income |
| 5 people | $4,078/mo | $48,945/yr | 80% Area Median Income |
| 6 people | $4,674/mo | $56,095/yr | 80% Area Median Income |
| 7 people | $5,270/mo | $63,245/yr | 80% Area Median Income |
| 8 people | $5,866/mo | $70,395/yr | 80% Area Median Income |
Source: HHS Federal Poverty Guidelines 2026. Effective January 2026 for Illinois.
🏢 Offices in Kankakee, Illinois
Kankakee Benefits Office — Main
📍 Kankakee Government Center, Illinois 60901
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❓ FAQs — Public Housing in Kankakee, Illinois
Who qualifies for Public Housing in Kankakee, Illinois 2026?
Kankakee residents with income at or below 80% Area Median Income of the federal poverty level. Family of 4 limit: $3,482/month. Call 1-800-955-2232 to verify your eligibility.
How long does approval take in Kankakee?
Most applications in Illinois processed within 30 days. Emergency cases in Kankakee can be approved within 7 days. Call 1-800-955-2232 for expedited processing.
Can I apply online from Kankakee, Illinois?
What is the income limit for family of 4 in Kankakee 2026?
Family of 4 in Kankakee, Illinois: $3,482/month ($41,795/year) = 80% Area Median Income of 2026 federal poverty level.
Are there Kankakee-specific programs beyond the federal program?
Yes. Kankakee and Illinois have supplemental local programs. Dial 211 from any phone in Kankakee to find all locally available programs.
URL: usagovbenefits.com/illinois/kankakee/public-housing/ ·
Verified: June 2026 ·
Sources: HUD / Local Housing Authority, HHS.gov, Benefits.gov, Illinois Portal ·
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