Garfield Commons §811 Bloomington, MN
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Garfield Commons is a Section 811 PRAC (Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities) community in Bloomington, MN with 20 units reporting 100% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $391/month on average.
20
total units
100%
occupancy
$391
avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Section 811 PRAC (Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities) |
|---|---|
| Address | 9450 Garfield Ave S, Bloomington, MN 55420 Map → |
| Average household income | $17,289/yr |
| Average personal income | $13,687/yr |
| People per unit | 1.3 |
| Households below 30% AMI | 89% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 74% |
How to apply at Garfield Commons
Section 811 PRAC: supportive housing for adults with disabilities, income-based rent with services.
- Call or visit the management office at 9450 Garfield Ave S, Bloomington; ask if the waitlist is open and request an application.
- Gather ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and proof of all income. Applications are always free.
- Claim eligible preferences (homelessness, veteran, local residency) with documentation.
- Respond fast to interview letters; verify rent expectations against your budget (~$391/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| L.w. Fraser Indep Living Prj 2 - Ly PB Section 8 | Bloomington | 1.1 km |
| Bloomington Barrier Free Hsg PB Section 8 | Bloomington | 1.1 km |
| Metro Apartments §811 | Bloomington | 1.4 km |
| Lyndale Avenue Townhomes LIHTC | Bloomington | 1.7 km |
| Boulevard §811 PRA | Richfield | 3.3 km |
| Penelope 35 §202 Senior | Bloomington | 3.4 km |
| Penelope 35 Ii Apartments §202 Senior | Bloomington | 3.4 km |
| 108 Place, Limited Partnership LIHTCPB Section 8 | Bloomington | 4 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Garfield Commons have?
Section 811 PRAC (Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities). Section 811 PRAC: supportive housing for adults with disabilities, income-based rent with services.
How much is rent at Garfield Commons?
Residents report average rents near $391/month in HUD administrative data. Under most federal programs you pay roughly 30% of adjusted income — your actual amount depends on household income and unit size.
How do I apply at Garfield Commons?
Contact the management office at 9450 Garfield Ave S in Bloomington. Ask whether the waitlist is open, request an application, and claim any preferences you qualify for. There is never a fee to apply for HUD-subsidized housing.