Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Bloomington, MN
There are 20 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Bloomington with roughly 1,252 assisted units — including 12 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 10 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $328 to $553 per month.
Map of subsidized housing in Bloomington
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Bloomington
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bloomington Housing PB Section 8 | 306 | $435 | — |
| Blooming Meadows North LIHTCPB Section 8 | 172 | — | — |
| Highland Apartments LIHTC | 97 | — | — |
| Lyndale Flats LIHTCPB Section 8 | 81 | — | — |
| Cadence Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 68 | — | — |
| Blooming Glen Townhomes LIHTCPB Section 8 | 50 | $553 | — |
| The Crossings at Valley View LIHTCPB Section 8 | 50 | — | — |
| The Meadows §202 Senior | 49 | $399 | — |
| Southview Estates LIHTC | 47 | — | — |
| Newton Manor PB Section 8 | 45 | — | — |
| 108 Place, Limited Partnership LIHTCPB Section 8 | 42 | — | — |
| Penelope 35 §202 Senior | 41 | $426 | — |
| Penelope 35 Ii Apartments §202 Senior | 36 | $478 | — |
| L.w. Fraser Indep Living Prj 2 - Ly PB Section 8 | 30 | $423 | — |
| Highlands Apts Aka Bloomington Fami PB Section 8 | 28 | $535 | — |
| Bloomington Barrier Free Hsg PB Section 8 | 24 | $392 | — |
| Lyndale Avenue Townhomes LIHTC | 23 | — | — |
| Metro Apartments §811 | 23 | $328 | — |
| Bloomington Family Townhomes LIHTCPB Section 8 | 20 | — | — |
| Garfield Commons §811 | 20 | $391 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bloomington Housing PB Section 8 | 306 | $435 | — |
| Blooming Meadows North LIHTCPB Section 8 | 172 | — | — |
| Lyndale Flats LIHTCPB Section 8 | 81 | — | — |
| Cadence Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 68 | — | — |
| Blooming Glen Townhomes LIHTCPB Section 8 | 50 | $553 | — |
| The Crossings at Valley View LIHTCPB Section 8 | 50 | — | — |
| Newton Manor PB Section 8 | 45 | — | — |
| 108 Place, Limited Partnership LIHTCPB Section 8 | 42 | — | — |
| L.w. Fraser Indep Living Prj 2 - Ly PB Section 8 | 30 | $423 | — |
| Highlands Apts Aka Bloomington Fami PB Section 8 | 28 | $535 | — |
| Bloomington Barrier Free Hsg PB Section 8 | 24 | $392 | — |
| Bloomington Family Townhomes LIHTCPB Section 8 | 20 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highland Apartments LIHTC | 97 | — | — |
| Southview Estates LIHTC | 47 | — | — |
| Lyndale Avenue Townhomes LIHTC | 23 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Hennepin County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Hennepin County: studio $1,242, 1-BR $1,405, 2-BR $1,709, 3-BR $2,262, 4-BR $2,531.
Full FMR table for Hennepin 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
- Brooklyn Center, MN
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- Edina, MN
- Golden Valley, MN
- Hopkins, MN
- Minneapolis, MN
- Minnetonka, MN
- Mound, MN
- New Hope, MN
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.