Phoenix Towers LIHTCPB Section 8 Bloomington, IL
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Phoenix Towers is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Bloomington, IL with 158 units reporting 95% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $357/month on average.
158
total units
95%
occupancy
$357
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8, Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) |
|---|---|
| Address | 202 W Locust St, Bloomington, IL 61701 Map → |
| Average household income | $14,994/yr |
| Average personal income | $14,186/yr |
| People per unit | 1.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 18% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 89% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 99% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at Phoenix Towers
LIHTC tax-credit: units reserved for households within set income bands renting below market rate. Apply at the leasing office; you'll need steady income within limits.
- Call or visit the management office at 202 W Locust St, 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 (~$357/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Douglas Apts LIHTC | Bloomington | 0.8 km |
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| Lancaster Heights Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Normal | 4.7 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Phoenix Towers have?
Project-Based Section 8; Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC). LIHTC tax-credit: units reserved for households within set income bands renting below market rate. Apply at the leasing office; you'll need steady income within limits.
How much is rent at Phoenix Towers?
Residents report average rents near $357/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 Phoenix Towers?
Contact the management office at 202 W Locust St 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.