Qualifying For HUD Housing Section 8 Vouchers In Wilmington, NC

HUD Housing eligibility is determined by the New Hanover County Public Housing Authority.

Income may not exceed 50% of the median income from the table below. The Housing Authority must provide 75 percent of vouchers to those whose income does not exceed 30% of the median income listed below.

HUD Income Limits 2024 in Wilmington, NC.

HUD Designated Metro Area: Income Limits

2024	Median Family Income	2024 Yearly Income Limit	2024 Yearly Income Limit - Person(s) in Family
Income Limits		Category	1	2	3	4	5
New Hanover County, NC	$101,100	Very Low Income (50%)	$34,750	$39,700	$44,650	$49,600	$53,600
		Extremely Low Income (30%)	$20,850	$23,800	$26,800	$31,200	$36,580
		Low Income (80%)	$55,550	$63,500	$71,400	$79,350	$85,700

New Hanover County Public Housing Authorities

We have listed all of the housing authorities in New Hanover County. Using the chart above, if you qualify as low income (Very Low Income OR Extremely Low Income), we recommend that you visit your local housing authority. They should be your first stop for housing and rental assistance programs.
1. To get on the waiting list for Public Housing and Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8), visit the links provided below to the closest New Hanover County housing authority to your city in your city.
2. You can also visit the Housing Authority for other low income housing programs with rent assistance.

Public Housing Eligibility

To be eligible for public housing, households must meet the following requirements:
1. Have an income that is below a certain level.
2. Be a U.S. citizen or a legal permanent resident.
3. Have a demonstrated need for housing assistance.

Public housing tenants pay rent based on their income. The rent is typically set at 30% of the household's monthly income.
If you are interested in learning more about public housing, or if you think you may be eligible, you can contact your local housing authority (lsted above). The Public Housing Authority can provide you with information on the application process and help you determine if you are eligible for public housing assistance.

Wilmington Housing Authority

1524 South 16th Street
Wilmington, NC - 28402
New Hanover County
Website: http://www.wha.net
Phone Number: (910)341-7700

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HUD Housing Low Income Tax Credit (LIHTC) Properties In Wilmington, NC

Listed below are the Section 42, LIHTC apartments in Wilmington, NC. LIHTC apartment rents are not based on the tenants income. Income credit set aside brackets are selected during the apartment credit applications are used to determine the apartment rents.

The rents are based upon the Area Medium Income (AMI) and tenant based utility allowances. At least 20% of these apartments (listed below), must provide these low rates for low-income tenants.

HUD housing LIHTC Eligibility Requirements

Income: Households must earn below a certain income level, which is set by the HUD and varies by location. In general, households must earn below 60% of the area median income (AMI) to be eligible for LIHTC housing.
Citizenship or residency status: Households must be U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents.
Need for housing assistance: Households must have a demonstrated need for housing assistance. This means that they must be unable to afford housing on their own.

In addition to the above requirements, some LIHTC properties may have additional eligibility requirements, such as age restrictions or preferences for certain types of households (e.g., families with children, veterans, etc.).

To determine if you are eligible for LIHTC housing, you can contact your local housing authority (listed above) or search for LIHTC properties (listed below).

LIHTC Maximum Rents

The maximum allowable rents are equal to 30% of the Area Medium Income (AMI), less the utility allowances.

HUD Fair Market Rents for Wilmington, NC New Hanover County

Apartment Size	HUD's Monthly Fair Market Rent For Area	LIHTC Maximum Rent
Studio Apartments	$1027	Estimated $308.10 - utility allowance
One Bedroom Apartments	$1349	Estimated $404.70 - utility allowance
Two Bedroom Apartments	$1515	Estimated $454.50 - utility allowance
Three Bedroom Apartments	$2002	Estimated $600.60 - utility allowance

Available LIHTC Properties In Wilmington, NC

Using the table above you can estimate what you would be paying by checking the LIHTC Maximum Rent section.

Contact these properties for openings and wait lists and price lists.

Cypress Cove

331 S Turner Run
Wilmington, NC - 28405
Total Apartment Units: 200
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 200
1 Bedroom apartments 40
2 Bedroom apartments 80
3 Bedroom apartments 80
Family Apartments: YES

Market North Apartments

111 Darlington Ave
Wilmington, NC - 28403
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 0
Family Apartments: YES

Bellamy

520 Bellamy Aly
Wilmington, NC - 28401
Total Apartment Units: 3
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 3
2 Bedroom apartments 1
3 Bedroom apartments 2
Years In Service Since: 1987

Residence

511 Bladen St
Wilmington, NC - 28401
Total Apartment Units: 3
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 3
2 Bedroom apartments 1
3 Bedroom apartments 1
Years In Service Since: 1987

Residence

811 Grace St
Wilmington, NC - 28401
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 0
Years In Service Since: 1987

113 St James

113 St James St
Wilmington, NC - 28401
Total Apartment Units: 1
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 1
3 Bedroom apartments 1
Years In Service Since: 1988

4th St Apartments

1407 S Fourth St
Wilmington, NC - 28401
Total Apartment Units: 2
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 2
2 Bedroom apartments 2
Years In Service Since: 1988

521 Swann St

521 Swann St
Wilmington, NC - 28401
Total Apartment Units: 1
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 1
2 Bedroom apartments 1
Years In Service Since: 1988

610 Harnett St

610 Harnett St
Wilmington, NC - 28401
Total Apartment Units: 1
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 1
3 Bedroom apartments 1
Years In Service Since: 1988

614 Harnett St

614 Harnett St
Wilmington, NC - 28401
Total Apartment Units: 5
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 5
2 Bedroom apartments 2
3 Bedroom apartments 3
Years In Service Since: 1988

Farrock Alley Apartments

409 Farrock Aly
Wilmington, NC - 28412
Total Apartment Units: 4
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 4
1 Bedroom apartments 4
Years In Service Since: 1988

107 S Ninth St

107 S Ninth St
Wilmington, NC - 28401
Total Apartment Units: 2
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 2
2 Bedroom apartments 2
Years In Service Since: 1989

615 Bladen St

615 Bladen St
Wilmington, NC - 28401
Total Apartment Units: 1
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 1
3 Bedroom apartments 1
Years In Service Since: 1989

905 N Seventh St

905 N Seventh St
Wilmington, NC - 28401
Total Apartment Units: 1
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 1
2 Bedroom apartments 1
Years In Service Since: 1989

Anderson Str Apartments

608 Anderson St
Wilmington, NC - 28401
Total Apartment Units: 1
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 1
2 Bedroom apartments 1
Years In Service Since: 1989

Henry Street Apartments

426 Henry St
Wilmington, NC - 28405
Total Apartment Units: 1
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 1
3 Bedroom apartments 1
Years In Service Since: 1989

Henry Street Apartments

430 Henry St
Wilmington, NC - 28405
Total Apartment Units: 6
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 6
2 Bedroom apartments 6
Years In Service Since: 1989

Maides Ave Project

Wilmington, NC - 28412
Total Apartment Units: 10
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 10
1 Bedroom apartments 10
Years In Service Since: 1989

416 Redcross St

416 Redcross St
Wilmington, NC - 28401
Total Apartment Units: 2
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 2
1 Bedroom apartments 2
Years In Service Since: 1990

J A Walker Apartments

1020 Rankin St
Wilmington, NC - 28401
Total Apartment Units: 37
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 37
1 Bedroom apartments 34
2 Bedroom apartments 3
Years In Service Since: 1990
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

416 Red Cross Street

416 Red Cross Street
Wilmington, NC - 28401
Total Apartment Units: 2
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 2
1 Bedroom apartments 2
Years In Service Since: 1990
Family Apartments: YES

Kent Street Apartments

2026 2028 Kent St
Wilmington, NC - 28401
Total Apartment Units: 12
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 12
2 Bedroom apartments 12
Years In Service Since: 1991
Family Apartments: YES

Woodbridge Apartments

302 Grass Lane
Wilmington, NC - 28405
Total Apartment Units: 24
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 24
2 Bedroom apartments 12
3 Bedroom apartments 12
Years In Service Since: 1993
Family Apartments: YES

Wellington Place

2402 Flint Dr
Wilmington, NC - 28401
Total Apartment Units: 34
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 34
2 Bedroom apartments 34
Years In Service Since: 1994
Family Apartments: YES

Willow Pond Apartments

3508 3525 Frog Pond Place
Wilmington, NC - 28403
Total Apartment Units: 35
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 35
2 Bedroom apartments 13
3 Bedroom apartments 22
Years In Service Since: 1994
Family Apartments: YES

Hooper School Apartments

410 Meares Street
Wilmington, NC - 28401
Total Apartment Units: 50
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 50
1 Bedroom apartments 22
2 Bedroom apartments 12
3 Bedroom apartments 16
Years In Service Since: 1998
Family Apartments: YES

Hopewood Apartments

1302 1318 Martin Street
Wilmington, NC - 28401
Total Apartment Units: 16
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 16
1 Bedroom apartments 12
2 Bedroom apartments 4
Years In Service Since: 1998
Family Apartments: YES

Spring Branch Apartments

4615 Greentree Road
Wilmington, NC - 28405
Total Apartment Units: 100
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 100
1 Bedroom apartments 8
2 Bedroom apartments 44
3 Bedroom apartments 32
4 Bedroom apartments 16
Years In Service Since: 2000
Family Apartments: YES

Gresham Place Apartments

6612 Gordon Road
Wilmington, NC - 28411
Total Apartment Units: 51
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 51
1 Bedroom apartments 39
2 Bedroom apartments 12
Years In Service Since: 2000
Senior Apartments: YES

Village At Greenfield

1519 Lake Branch Dr
Wilmington, NC - 28401
Total Apartment Units: 426
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 426
1 Bedroom apartments 36
2 Bedroom apartments 356
3 Bedroom apartments 34
Years In Service Since: 2000
Family Apartments: YES

Robert S. Jervay Place

1088 Thomas C Jervay Loop
Wilmington, NC - 28401
Total Apartment Units: 100
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 100
1 Bedroom apartments 21
2 Bedroom apartments 43
3 Bedroom apartments 36
Years In Service Since: 2003
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES

Tidewater Town Homes

314 Greendale Drive
Wilmington, NC - 28405
Total Apartment Units: 104
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 104
1 Bedroom apartments 12
2 Bedroom apartments 40
3 Bedroom apartments 40
4 Bedroom apartments 12
Years In Service Since: 2004
Family Apartments: YES

Driftwood Apartments

3805 Princess Place Drive
Wilmington, NC - 28405
Total Apartment Units: 15
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 15
1 Bedroom apartments 14
2 Bedroom apartments 1
Years In Service Since: 2005
Family Apartments: YES

Vineyard Pointe

4917 Vineyard Lane
Wilmington, NC - 28403
Total Apartment Units: 58
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 58
1 Bedroom apartments 16
2 Bedroom apartments 31
3 Bedroom apartments 11
Years In Service Since: 2005
Family Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

White Oak Apartments

7235 Darden Road
Wilmington, NC - 28411
Total Apartment Units: 60
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 60
1 Bedroom apartments 42
2 Bedroom apartments 18
Years In Service Since: 2005
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES

Canebreak Apartments

4901 Amy Drive
Wilmington, NC - 28403
Total Apartment Units: 32
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 32
1 Bedroom apartments 18
2 Bedroom apartments 14
Years In Service Since: 2006
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Robert R. Taylor Senior Homes

1308 5th Street North
Wilmington, NC - 28401
Total Apartment Units: 96
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 96
1 Bedroom apartments 65
2 Bedroom apartments 31
Years In Service Since: 2008
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

The Pointe At Taylor Estates

516 Taylor Street
Wilmington, NC - 28401
Total Apartment Units: 48
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 48
2 Bedroom apartments 36
3 Bedroom apartments 12
Years In Service Since: 2008
Family Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

New Brooklyn Homes At Robert R. Taylor Estates

1205 N 5th Street
Wilmington, NC - 28401
Total Apartment Units: 48
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 48
2 Bedroom apartments 26
3 Bedroom apartments 20
4 Bedroom apartments 2
Years In Service Since: 2011
Family Apartments: YES

Creekwood South

714 Emory Street
Wilmington, NC - 28405
Total Apartment Units: 138
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 138
2 Bedroom apartments 45
3 Bedroom apartments 33
4 Bedroom apartments 60
Years In Service Since: 2012
Family Apartments: YES

Lake Ridge Commons

4160 Lake Avenue
Wilmington, NC - 28403
Total Apartment Units: 75
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 75
1 Bedroom apartments 39
2 Bedroom apartments 36
Years In Service Since: 2012
Senior Apartments: YES

Lockwood Village Apartments

2132 San Lucas Court
Wilmington, NC - 28412
Total Apartment Units: 60
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 60
1 Bedroom apartments 12
2 Bedroom apartments 48
Years In Service Since: 2015
Family Apartments: YES

Rankin Terrace Apartments

415 12th Street N
Wilmington, NC - 28401
Total Apartment Units: 77
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 77
2 Bedroom apartments 30
3 Bedroom apartments 38
4 Bedroom apartments 9
Years In Service Since: 2015
Family Apartments: YES

Woodridge Pointe

1536 Sandlapper Way
Wilmington, NC - 28412
Total Apartment Units: 80
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 80
1 Bedroom apartments 8
2 Bedroom apartments 36
3 Bedroom apartments 30
4 Bedroom apartments 6
Years In Service Since: 2019
Family Apartments: YES

Bennett Village Apartments

5745 Bennett Village Place
Wilmington, NC - 28409
Total Apartment Units: 72
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 72
1 Bedroom apartments 12
2 Bedroom apartments 36
3 Bedroom apartments 24
Years In Service Since: 2020
Family Apartments: YES

HUD Housing Section 8 and Multifamily Properties in Wilmington, NC

The US Department of Housing and Urban Development provides active listings of Section 8 and Multifamily apartments. We have listed them below for you to contact. Check with them to see if they have current availabilities and/or waiting lists. With Section 8 properties, you will need a voucher. Contact the New Hanover County Public Housing Authorities, listed at the top of this page.

Eligibility for HUD Housing Section 8, you must meet the following requirements:

Income: Your income must be below a certain level, which is set by the HUD and varies by location. In general, households must earn below 50% of the area median income (AMI) to be eligible for Section 8 housing.
Citizenship or residency status: You must be a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident.
Need for housing assistance: You must have a demonstrated need for housing assistance. This means that you must be unable to afford housing on your own.

In addition to the above requirements, some Section 8 programs may have additional eligibility requirements, such as age restrictions or preferences for certain types of households (e.g., families with children, veterans, etc.).

To determine if you are eligible for Section 8 housing, you can contact your local Public Housing Authority (listed above). The Public Housing Authorities can provide you with information on the application process and help you determine if you are eligible for Section 8 assistance.

Tips To Get In To Section 8 Housing:

Local Rules: Each local housing authority has different rules around Section 8. Decide where you want to live and find the housing authorities in charge of those neighborhoods.
Applying for a Voucher: Contact your local Public Housing Agency (PHA) to apply for a voucher. They can tell you if they’re currently accepting new applicants and provide application details.
Payment Standards: Section 8 doesn’t specify a fixed dollar amount for rent assistance. Instead, the PHA sets a payment standard based on local housing market rates.

Cape Fear Hotel Apartments

121 Chestnut Street
Wilmington, NC - 28401
Phone: 910-762-0487
Total Apartment Units: 91
Type of Listing: Insured-Subsidized

University Place (macmillan Ave)

932 N. Macmillan Ave
Wilmington, NC - 28403
Phone: 910-392-0190
Total Apartment Units: 150
Type of Listing: Insured-Subsidized

Alexandra Apartments

111 Darlington Ave
Wilmington, NC - 28403
Phone: 9107621272
Total Apartment Units: 204
Type of Listing: Subsidized - Previously Insure

Tidewater Townhomes

355 Greendale Dr
Wilmington, NC - 28405
Phone: 9107621404
Total Apartment Units: 104
Type of Listing: Subsidized - Previously Insure

Glover Plaza

1402 Little John Cir
Wilmington, NC - 28401
Phone: 9103417720
Total Apartment Units: 75
Type of Listing: Subsidized - Previously Insure

Ahepa 408 Apartments

109 North Kerr Avenue
Wilmington, NC - 28403
Phone: 9107936555
Total Apartment Units: 50
Type of Listing: 202/811

Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program
Occupancy in Section 202 housing is open to any very low-income household comprised of at least one person who is at least 62 years old at the time of initial occupancy.
Section 811 - Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities
The Section 811 program allows persons with disabilities to live as independently as possible in the community by subsidizing rental housing

As New Hanover Co. G.h. #1

1519 Robert E. Lee Dr
Wilmington, NC - 28412
Phone: 9102512555
Total Apartment Units: 7
Type of Listing: 202/811

Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program
Occupancy in Section 202 housing is open to any very low-income household comprised of at least one person who is at least 62 years old at the time of initial occupancy.
Section 811 - Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities
The Section 811 program allows persons with disabilities to live as independently as possible in the community by subsidizing rental housing

As New Hanover Co. G.h. #2

1507 Robin Hood Rd
Wilmington, NC - 28401
Phone: 9102512555
Total Apartment Units: 7
Type of Listing: 202/811

Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program
Occupancy in Section 202 housing is open to any very low-income household comprised of at least one person who is at least 62 years old at the time of initial occupancy.
Section 811 - Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities
The Section 811 program allows persons with disabilities to live as independently as possible in the community by subsidizing rental housing

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