Low Income Housing Bloomington Normal’s Low Income Development

Why do we need more low income housing? Economy -Factory Work- Firestone, Mitsubishi, Beich etc. Population -ISU students

Estimated Qualitative Annual Demand for New Market-Rate Rental Housing Bloomington-Normal HMA April 1, 2004 to April 1, CMAR_Bloomington.pdf CMAR_Bloomington.pdf

Current Locations: What the city of Bloomington Offers Low Income Housing The waiting list for low income housing is 3 years. They are not taking any new applications, because of the waiting time. Properties 1,2,3,4, and 5 bedroom apartments depending on the location of the site. sections specifically for families, and senior citizens. Daycare services as well as a youth program at a community center.

Section 8 in Bloomington Section 8 Housing Vouchers The second type of public housing that is available in Bloomington deals with housing vouchers. Low-income families use vouchers to help pay for housing they find in the private market. Federal rules ensure that vouchers are targeted towards the families that need them most. A family with a voucher is generally required to pay 30% of its income towards rent and utilities. The voucher then covers the rest of the cost. Research has shown that vouchers not only are a highly effective form of housing assistance, but they also lead to positive outcomes for children, reduced welfare receipt, and success for low-income adults in the workplace. Housing vouchers allow the renter to choose a location outside of the housing development. Bloomington landlords are very excepting of housing vouchers. The location, however, must receive a good inspection report before it can be subsidized.

Who qualifies: Anyone can apply for public housing: families, students, and the elderly. The income scale is 1 person under $38,500 2 people under $44,350 3 people under $49,000 4 people under $55,450 5 people under $59,500

Current Locations Evergreen Homes Located at Morris Avenue, Seminary Avenue and Western Avenue. This family development has 36 apartments, including 1, 2, 3, and 4 bedroom apartments. Irvin Have apartments in 2 locations, 823 West Oakland Avenue, and 810 West Jackson. These properties occupy seniors and disabled individuals. Each apartment is one bedroom. Handicapped accessible units are available. John Kane Homes Located at West Monroe and North Hinshaw. The John Kane Homes serve elderly and disabled individuals at this 30 apartment site. Sunnyside Court Located at West Illinois Street. This family development of 100 apartments includes 2, 3, 4, and 5 bedroom apartments. Woodhill Family Located at East Wood Street. It has a total of 50 units with 2, 3, 4, and 5 bedroom apartments. Woodhill Towers Located at 101 East MacArthur. This is a senior residence that has a total of 307 apartments. The seniors at Woodhill Towers receive daily Peace Meals and transportation.

Holton Homes Located at West Monroe, West Market and Holton Drive. This family development has 64 apartments including 1, 2, and 3 bedrooms.

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Education in Bloomington Northpoint Elementary Bent Elementary Grade 3 Reading This Sch ool All Students72% White81% Low income59% Non-low income83% Female73% Male70% Non-IEP79% Grade 3 Reading This Sch ool All Students94% Asian 100 % White92% Non-low income94% Female95% Male92% Non-IEP97%

How they compare School Rank Northpoint 10 Bent 6 Brigham 5 Parkside 5

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