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Bloomington, IL MSA Income Limits (2026)

These are HUD’s 2026 income limits for Bloomington, IL MSA (area median income $117,000). They determine who qualifies for income-based and affordable housing — Section 8 vouchers, public housing, Section 202/811, and Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) units — by household size.

Bloomington, IL MSA’s area median income of $117,000 ranks #3 of 83 HUD income-limit areas in Illinois, where area medians range from $65,900 to $135,800.

Household sizeExtremely Low
(30% AMI)
Very Low
(50% AMI)
Low
(80% AMI)
1 person$24,600$40,950$65,550
2 people$28,100$46,800$74,900
3 people$31,600$52,650$84,250
4 people$35,100$58,500$93,600
5 people$38,680$63,200$101,100
6 people$44,360$67,900$108,600
7 people$50,040$72,550$116,100
8 people$55,720$77,250$123,600

Across household sizes, the Very Low Income (50%) threshold in Bloomington, IL MSA runs from $40,950 for a single person up to $77,250 for an eight-person household. The Low Income (80%) limit — used by many LIHTC and workforce units — reaches $123,600 for a household of eight. These limits apply to McLean County.

Do you qualify?

Most income-based programs cap eligibility at the Very Low Income (50%) level, and the deepest assistance — public housing and most Section 8 vouchers — targets households at or below Extremely Low Income (30%). LIHTC and other affordable units commonly use the Low Income (80%) threshold. For example, a household of four in Bloomington, IL MSA generally qualifies for income-based housing if it earns under $58,500, and for the deepest assistance under $35,100.

Frequently asked questions

What is the income limit for a family of four in Bloomington, IL MSA?

A four-person household generally qualifies at or below $58,500 (Very Low Income), with the deepest assistance under $35,100 (Extremely Low Income) and LIHTC units commonly at $93,600 (Low Income).

What is the income limit for one person in Bloomington, IL MSA?

A single-person household qualifies for most income-based programs at or below $40,950, and for the deepest assistance under $24,600.

Counties covered: McLean County.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), FY2026 Income Limits. Limits are updated annually and may be adjusted for high-cost areas.