Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Bloomington, IN
There are 35 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Bloomington with roughly 2,757 assisted units — including 5 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 30 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $288 to $432 per month.
Map of subsidized housing in Bloomington
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Bloomington
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walnut Grove Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 190 | — | — |
| Henderson Court LIHTCPB Section 8 | 150 | $317 | — |
| Cambridge Square Bloomington PB Section 8 | 108 | $414 | — |
| Cambridge Square Bloomington PB Section 8 | 45 | $432 | — |
| Hs Partners Iii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 12 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canterbury House Apts LIHTC | 208 | — | — |
| Limestone Crossing Apartments LIHTC | 208 | — | — |
| Country View Apartments LIHTC | 206 | — | — |
| Country View Apts Iii LIHTC | 206 | — | — |
| Bloomington Rad Ii LIHTC | 204 | — | — |
| Union at Crescent LIHTC | 146 | — | — |
| Bradford Ridge Apts LIHTC | 130 | — | — |
| Reserve at Chandler S Glen LIHTC | 120 | — | — |
| Bloomington Rad 1 LIHTC | 116 | — | — |
| Evergreen Village Bloomington LIHTC | 115 | — | — |
| Governor Park Apartments LIHTC | 90 | — | — |
| Patterson Pointe Senior Residence LIHTC | 61 | — | — |
| Bicycle Apts LIHTC | 48 | — | — |
| Bradford Pointe of Evansville Phase Ii LIHTC | 48 | — | — |
| Crescent Pointe LIHTC | 45 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Monroe County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Monroe County: studio $966, 1-BR $1,072, 2-BR $1,210, 3-BR $1,572, 4-BR $1,906.
Full FMR table for Monroe 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
- Ellettsville, IN
- Indianapolis, IN
- Fort Wayne, IN
- Gary, IN
- Evansville, IN
- South Bend, IN
- Lafayette, IN
- Elkhart, IN
- Kokomo, IN
- Muncie, IN
- Anderson, IN
- Columbus, IN
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.