Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Bloomington, IL
There are 17 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Bloomington with roughly 1,826 assisted units — including 10 project-based Section 8 buildings, 4 public housing developments, and 11 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $302 to $410 per month. Median reported wait: about 10 months.
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Bloomington
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turnberry Village LIHTCPB Section 8 | 228 | — | — |
| Holton,sunnyside,evergreen Public Housing | 200 | $407 | 12 mo |
| Woodhill Public Housing | 191 | $368 | 6 mo |
| Phoenix Towers LIHTCPB Section 8 | 158 | $357 | — |
| Iwoodhill North Public Housing | 136 | $365 | 7 mo |
| Danbury Court Apts Phase Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 128 | — | — |
| Turnberry Village Apts Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 108 | — | — |
| Turnberry Square LIHTC | 104 | — | — |
| Lincoln Towers - Bloomington LIHTCPB Section 8 | 100 | $407 | — |
| Danbury Courts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 96 | — | — |
| Anglers Manor LIHTCPB Section 8 | 95 | $410 | — |
| Fox Hill Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 88 | — | — |
| Handicapped Units Public Housing | 80 | $394 | 25 mo |
| Douglas Apts LIHTC | 52 | — | — |
| The Downtowner PB Section 8 | 36 | $302 | — |
| Mayors Manor LIHTCPB Section 8 | 26 | — | — |
| Il06rdd1203 - 811-11055 Bloomington §811 PRA | 0 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Bloomington (project-based)
These buildings carry HUD Section 8 contracts attached to the units — apply at each management office rather than through the voucher waitlist. How project-based Section 8 works →
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turnberry Village LIHTCPB Section 8 | 228 | — | — |
| Phoenix Towers LIHTCPB Section 8 | 158 | $357 | — |
| Danbury Court Apts Phase Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 128 | — | — |
| Turnberry Village Apts Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 108 | — | — |
| Lincoln Towers - Bloomington LIHTCPB Section 8 | 100 | $407 | — |
| Danbury Courts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 96 | — | — |
| Anglers Manor LIHTCPB Section 8 | 95 | $410 | — |
| Fox Hill Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 88 | — | — |
| The Downtowner PB Section 8 | 36 | $302 | — |
| Mayors Manor LIHTCPB Section 8 | 26 | — | — |
Public housing developments in Bloomington
Rents here are set at about 30% of household income and managed by the local housing authority. About the public housing program →
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holton,sunnyside,evergreen Public Housing | 200 | $407 | 12 mo |
| Woodhill Public Housing | 191 | $368 | 6 mo |
| Iwoodhill North Public Housing | 136 | $365 | 7 mo |
| Handicapped Units Public Housing | 80 | $394 | 25 mo |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Bloomington
Tax-credit units rent below market rate for households within income bands (often 30–60% of Area Median Income). Understanding LIHTC →
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turnberry Square LIHTC | 104 | — | — |
| Douglas Apts LIHTC | 52 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: McLean County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for McLean County: studio $927, 1-BR $999, 2-BR $1,302, 3-BR $1,717, 4-BR $1,724.
Full FMR table for McLean County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Bloomington
- Apply to buildings directly. Project-based Section 8, public housing, §202/§811 and LIHTC properties run their own waitlists — contact each office using the details on its page.
- Join voucher waitlists. Your regional housing authority administers Housing Choice Vouchers; ask about current openings and preferences. Step-by-step application guide →
- Document everything. ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and income proof speed up both paths.
- Stay reachable. Update your address everywhere — missed mail is the top reason applicants lose spots.
Nearby cities with low income housing
- Normal, IL
- Chicago, IL
- Peoria, IL
- Rockford, IL
- Decatur, IL
- Waukegan, IL
- Springfield, IL
- Joliet, IL
- Aurora, IL
- Chicago Heights, IL
- Moline, IL
- Danville, IL
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.