Transitional Housing

This program provides homeless individuals and families with adequate housing for up to two years.  There are income guidelines to meet (less than 200% of poverty level).  In addition, adult applicants must be working full-time or attending school and working at least part-time.  Rent is based on a tenant’s net income.  Tenants pay 30% of their net income unless that amount is less than the minimum or more than the maximum program fee which is usually in the range of $300 – $550.  Also, utilities (electric, gas, and water) are the tenant’s responsibility.  Individuals and families in the Transitional Housing Program are expected to work on goals toward self-sufficiency by participating in case management bi-weekly.  Case management may assume many forms:  budgeting, family counseling, referrals to needed services, life skills training, broadening education and employment opportunities, and support.

Mid Central Community Action, Inc. manages one 2-bedroom, five 3-bedroom, and one 4-bedroom apartments and one 5-bedroom home.  These homes are in high demand and are usually occupied.  You are encouraged to complete an application that can be obtained at our office at 1301 W. WashingtonSt. in Bloomington, IL.  Once completed and returned, your application will be kept on file.  When a vacancy suitable for your needs becomes available in the Transitional Housing program, you will be notified.  At that time, an appointment will be scheduled with the purpose of assessing you and your family’s situation and needs.  After interviewing eligible applicants, a family will be chosen based on the assessment interviews.

If you are in need of immediate housing, other possibilities for help with housing can be accessed through Mid Central Community Action’s Community Services Crisis Assistance (click link or contact Laura Grant at 309-834-9227), PATH (309-828-1022), the Salvation Army (309-829-9476), and Bloomington and Normal township offices (309-828-2356 and 309-452-2060).

If you have any questions, please call Becky Berry at 309-834-9243. 

Email: beckyb@mccainc.org