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There are 1,682 low-income apartments in McLean County that offer reduced rents to eligible households. Low-income rents in McLean County, Illinois can range from $625 to $1,015 depending on the number of bedrooms.
Rental assistance programs support 1,509 low-income homes in McLean County where households pay rent based on how much they earn. For 2024, elgible households participating in federally assisted housing pay an average of $362 towards rent each month.
Affordable rent data for some communities last confirmed on June 25th, 2024. Subdsidized rents typically change once a year based on federal guidance.
Public Housing Agencies Serving McLean County, Illinois
Public Housing Agencies operate federally assisted affordable housing programs at local levels on behalf of HUD. Notably, housing agencies are responsible for managing Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher, Public Housing, and Project-Based Voucher waiting lists within their jurisdiction.
| Housing Authority | Programs |
|---|---|
| Housing Authority of the County of McLean Ill. | Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) |
| Housing Authority of the City of Bloomington | Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV); Public Housing; Family Self-Sufficiency; Veteran Affairs Supportive Housing (VASH); Section 8 Project-Based Voucher (PBV); Mainstream Voucher |
McLean County, Illinois Affordable Housing Data
Income Based Apartments in McLean County, Illinois
McLean County features 1,509 income based apartments. Tenants of income based apartments typically pay no more than 30% of their income towards rent and utilities.
Low Rent Apartments in McLean County, Illinois
There are 1,682 rent subsidized apartments that do not provide direct rental assistance but remain affordable to low income households in McLean County.
Housing Choice Vouchers in McLean County, Illinois
On average, Section 8 Housing Choice vouchers pay McLean County landlords $600 per month towards rent. The average voucher holder contributes $400 towards rent in McLean County.
The maximum amount a voucher would pay on behalf of a low-income tenant in McLean County, Illinois for a two-bedroom apartment is between $993 and $1,213.
2024 McLean County, Illinois Fair Market Rents and Housing Choice Voucher Payment Standards
Fair Market Rents can be used to better understand the average housing costs of an area. Fair Market Rents are used by HUD to establish payment and rent standards for federal rental assistance programs like the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program.
| Studio | One BR | Two BR | Three BR | Four BR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| McLean County, Illinois Fair Market Rent | $782 | $869 | $1,103 | $1,536 | $1,541 |
| McLean County, Illinois Payment Standard Range | $704 to $860 | $782 to $956 | $993 to $1,213 | $1,382 to $1,690 | $1,387 to $1,695 |
Sourced from federal housing data and AffordableHousingOnline.com research.
McLean County, IL Affordable Housing Snapshot
| Total Affordable Apartment Properties | 53 |
|---|---|
| Total Low Income Apartments | 3,262 |
| Total Housing Units with Rental Assistance | 1,509 |
| Percentage of Housing Units Occupied By Renters | 34.34% |
| Average Renter Household Size | 2.32 |
| Average Household Size | 2.53 |
| Median Household Income | $62,211 ±$1,191 |
| Median Rent | $780 ±$17 |
| Percentage Of Renters Overburdened | 44.03% ± 2.87pp |
| Total Population | 173,114 |
Population and Household Demographics
McLean County is a county in Illinois with a population of 173,114. There are 65,346 households in the county with an average household size of 2.53 persons. 34.34% of households in McLean County are renters.
Income and Rent Overburden in McLean County
The median gross income for households in McLean County is $62,211 a year, or $5,184 a month. The median rent for the county is $780 a month.
Households who pay more than thirty percent of their gross income are considered to be Rent Overburdened. In McLean County, a household making less than $2,600 a month would be considered overburdened when renting an apartment at or above the median rent. 44.03% of households who rent are overburdened in McLean County.
Area Median Income In McLean County
Affordable housing program eligibility is always determined by one's income. Each household's income is compared to the incomes of all other households in the area. This is accomplished through a statistic established by the government called the Area Median Income, most often referred to as AMI. The AMI is calculated and published each year by HUD.
In McLean County, HUD calculates the Area Median Income for a family of four as $115,000
Most affordable housing programs determine eligibility based on the percent of AMI a given household's income is. Among the programs that determine eligibility based on the AMI are Section 8, HOME, LIHTC, Section 515, 202 and 811.
Rental Assistance in McLean County
Rental assistance is a type of housing subsidy that pays for a portion of a renter’s monthly housing costs, including rent and tenant paid utilities. This housing assistance can come in the form of Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers, project-based Section 8 contracts, public housing, USDA Rental Assistance (in Section 515 properties) as well as HUD Section 202 and 811 properties for elderly and disabled households.
Income Qualifications for HUD Rental Assistance in McLean County
| 1 Person | 2 Person | 3 Person | 4 Person | 5 Person | 6 Person | 7 Person | 8 Person | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 30% of the McLean County AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Extremely Low Income households. |
$23,200 | $26,500 | $29,800 | $33,100 | $35,750 | $40,280 | $45,420 | $50,560 |
| 50% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 50% of the McLean County AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Very Low Income households. |
$38,650 | $44,150 | $49,650 | $55,150 | $59,600 | $64,000 | $68,400 | $72,800 |
| 80% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 80% of the McLean County AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Low Income households. |
$61,800 | $70,600 | $79,450 | $88,250 | $95,350 | $102,400 | $109,450 | $116,500 |
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