Affordable housing programs
In the Rental Homes Program for Future Homebuyers, HRA saves part of the rent for a future
down payment on a home.
Housing Choice Voucher Program
(Section 8)
Waiting list status: CLOSED.
- "HRA Voucher Views" (2-page PDF, 344K)
This newsletter shares useful housing information with voucher holders.
The HRA's Housing Choice Voucher Program (previously Section 8) assists over 525 households
with rent assistance for privately owned rental units such as apartments, duplexes and
single-family homes. The program is open to all income-qualified people including seniors,
families and people with disabilities. The Voucher Program provides affordable housing to the
greatest number of people of any housing program in the city.
The participant household pays a minimum of 30 percent of household income as rent, with the
Voucher Program paying the difference to the landlord. The rental unit must also pass annual
Housing Quality Standards (HQS) inspections to qualify. The unit selected must be a non-luxury
unit and rent for a reasonable amount in comparison to other similar units in the market.
Due to great demand and limited funding from the US Department of Housing and Urban Development
(HUD), the HRA opens the program's waiting list to new applicants only when the current waiting
list has been exhausted.
For more information...
Public Housing Program
Waiting list status: CLOSED.
The HRA owns 20 units of Public Housing for families of two to six people, who pay a maximum of
30 percent of household income toward rent and utilities. The program is made up of 20
three-bedroom, single-family homes scattered throughout Bloomington. In addition, the HRA
contracts for six townhome units in a larger development. The townhomes are made up of three
two-bedroom and three three-bedroom units.
All families on the Public Housing Program will be fully screened for suitability and must have
good credit and rental histories. In addition, the HRA will review any criminal records and
verify that all household members have citizenship or eligible immigration status.
Due to great demand and limited funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
Development (HUD), the HRA will only open the program's waiting list when the current waiting
list is exhausted. Check this page for updated information for any future waiting list openings.
For more information...
Rental Homes Program for Future Homebuyers
Waiting list status: OPEN. Call 952-563-8937 (TTY for hearing impaired: 952-563-8740)
for an application to be mailed to you.
The Rental Homes Program for Future Homebuyers helps families save money to buy a home, while
renting one of 21 single-family homes in Bloomington. When accepted to the program, the HRA will
save a portion of the family's rent each month to use as a down payment when they buy a home.
Participants must be willing to enter into a five-year contract to identify the goals they need
to complete to become a homeowner.
All families must have at least three and not more than six family members. Qualified families
must also earn at least $25,170 per year and have good credit and rental histories. Families
must be able to pay the minimum rent and utilities of approximately $869 per month. In addition,
the HRA will review any criminal records and verify that all household members have citizenship
or eligible immigration status.
The HRA is currently accepting applications to be placed on the Rental Homes waiting list. Each
year, about three to five new families enter the program.
For more information or an application...
Online resources
The following resources are links to other Web sites. 
Other affordable housing opportunities in Bloomington
Singles and families
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Bloomington Family Housing, 5200 W. 98th St., PH: 952-830-1900.
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Bloomington Family Townhomes, multiple locations, PH: 952-830-1900.
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Blooming Glen Townhomes, 733 Northglen Dr., PH: 952-888-6350.
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Highlands Apartments, 5200 W. 98th St., PH: 952-830-1900.
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Lyndale Townhomes, 8564 Lyndale Ave., PH: 952-746-7733.
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Penn Place Apartments, 10041 Penn Ave., PH: 952-888-7732.
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Southview Estates, 8901 Aldrich Ave., PH: 952-698-3013.
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Sumter Lane Townhomes, 10568 Sumter Lane, PH: 952-829-7271.
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Tealwood Apartments, 9900 Briar Rd., PH: 952-897-1085.
- The Crossings at Valley View,
8735 Portland Ave. S., PH: 952-303-5559 .
Seniors
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Catalpa Village, 10100 Lyndale Ave. S., PH: 651-639-9799.
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Garfield Commons, 9450 Garfield Ave. S., PH: 651-639-9799.
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Henry Court I and II, 8650 Aldrich Ave. S., PH: 651-645-7271.
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Knox Landing, 8100 Knox Ave. S., PH: 952-884-9611.
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Newton Manor, 10000 Newton Ave. S., PH: 952-948-3027.
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Penelope 35 Apartments, 10601 Beard Ave. S., PH: 952-881-9811.
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Ridgeview Terrace, 5100 W. 98th St., PH: 952-831-2986.
Disabled persons only
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Henry Court I and II, 8650 Aldrich Ave. S., PH: 651-645-7271.
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LW Fraser Independent Living, 10337 Lyndale Ave. S., PH: 612-861-1688.
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NHHI/ASI Bloomington Supportive Housing, 9500 Lyndale Ave. S., PH:
651-639-9799.
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Tasks Unlimited-Bloomington Lodge, 8230 13th Ave. S., PH: 612-871-3320.
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The Meadows at Oxboro, 401 W. 95th St., PH: 651-639-9799.
 The Housing and Redevelopment Authority in and for the City of
Bloomington (HRA) does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national
origin, age or disability in the admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its
services, programs, or activities. Upon request, accommodation will be provided to allow
individuals with disabilities to participate in all HRA services, programs and activities.
For more information, contact:
Housing and Redevelopment Authority
PH: 952-563-8937, TTY: 952-563-8740, FAX: 952-563-4977
E-mail: hra@ci.bloomington.mn.us
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