Income may not exceed 50% of the median income from the table below. The Housing Authority must provide 75 percent of vouchers to those whose income does not exceed 30% of the median income listed below.
HUD Designated Metro Area: Income Limits
| 2024 | Median Family Income | 2024 Yearly Income Limit | 2024 Yearly Income Limit - Person(s) in Family | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Income Limits | Category | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |
| Monroe County, IN | $106,100 | Very Low Income (50%) | $34,800 | $39,750 | $44,700 | $49,650 | $53,650 |
| Extremely Low Income (30%) | $20,900 | $23,850 | $26,850 | $31,200 | $36,580 | ||
| Low Income (80%) | $55,650 | $63,550 | $71,550 | $79,450 | $85,850 | ||
Applications for the Housing Choice Voucher Program (Section 8) are accepted online when the waiting list is open. For application submission and to check the status of the waitlist, please visit the Section 8 application portal or the waitlist check portal.
The Bloomington Housing Authority offers an affordable housing program encompassing 320 units, ranging from 1 to 5 bedrooms, spread across three distinct apartment communities: Crestmont, Reverend Butler, and Walnut Woods. These apartments are Section 8-based, offering housing subsidies funded by HUD to eligible households.
The BHA provides various resident programs aimed at assisting clients with educational, employment, or personal goals. These programs are designed to coordinate community resources and services for families in need.
This employment-focused program helps HUD-assisted households increase their earned income and decrease their dependency on welfare assistance and rental subsidies. Services offered include:
For more information and to apply for HCV Housing and RAD Housing with the BHA - Bloomington Housing Authority, please visit the application portal.
| Apartment Size | HUD's Monthly Fair Market Rent For Area | LIHTC Maximum Rent | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio Apartments | $848 | Estimated $254.40 - utility allowance | |
| One Bedroom Apartments | $979 | Estimated $293.70 - utility allowance | |
| Two Bedroom Apartments | $1126 | Estimated $337.80 - utility allowance | |
| Three Bedroom Apartments | $1549 | Estimated $464.70 - utility allowance |
Using the table above you can estimate what you would be paying by checking the LIHTC Maximum Rent section.
Contact these properties for openings and wait lists and price lists.
The US Department of Housing and Urban Development provides active listings of Section 8 and Multifamily apartments. We have listed them below for you to contact. Check with them to see if they have current availabilities and/or waiting lists. With Section 8 properties, you will need a voucher. Contact the Monroe County Public Housing Authorities, listed at the top of this page.
Our data is collected from the US Department of Housing and Urban Development data along with computations based on their rules on apartments/housing.
You must qualify for the HUD apartments in the area you are searching. Then, you need to apply directly at the location or through the Public Housing Authority.
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