The Downtowner PB Section 8 Bloomington, IL
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
The Downtowner is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Bloomington, IL with 36 units reporting 94% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $302/month on average.
36
total units
94%
occupancy
$302
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 109 W Market St, Bloomington, IL 61701 Map → |
| Average household income | $12,417/yr |
| Average personal income | $12,090/yr |
| People per unit | 1 |
| Moved in within last year | 19% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 89% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 97% |
How to apply at The Downtowner
Project-Based Section 8: HUD contracts cover the gap between about 30% of your income and the approved rent for this building. Apply at the management office.
- Call or visit the management office at 109 W Market 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 (~$302/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mayors Manor LIHTCPB Section 8 | Bloomington | 0.8 km |
| Handicapped Units Public Housing | Bloomington | 1.4 km |
| Fox Hill Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Bloomington | 2.8 km |
| Cottage Apts LIHTC | Normal | 2.8 km |
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| Crestwood Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Normal | 3.4 km |
| Il06rdd1203 - 811-11055 Bloomington §811 PRA | Bloomington | 3.4 km |
| Lancaster Heights Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Normal | 4.2 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does The Downtowner have?
Project-Based Section 8. Project-Based Section 8: HUD contracts cover the gap between about 30% of your income and the approved rent for this building. Apply at the management office.
How much is rent at The Downtowner?
Residents report average rents near $302/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 The Downtowner?
Contact the management office at 109 W Market 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.