Cape Fear Hotel Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 Wilmington, NC
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Cape Fear Hotel Apartments is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Wilmington, NC with 89 units reporting 92% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $362/month on average.
89
total units
92%
occupancy
$362
avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8, Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) |
|---|---|
| Address | 121 Chestnut St, Wilmington, NC 28401 Map → |
| Average household income | $15,145/yr |
| Average personal income | $14,979/yr |
| People per unit | 1 |
| Moved in within last year | 2% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 90% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at Cape Fear Hotel Apartments
LIHTC tax-credit: units reserved for households within set income bands renting below market rate. Apply at the leasing office; you'll need steady income within limits.
- Call or visit the management office at 121 Chestnut St, Wilmington; ask if the waitlist is open and request an application.
- Gather ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and proof of all income. Applications are always free.
- Claim eligible preferences (homelessness, veteran, local residency) with documentation.
- Respond fast to interview letters; verify rent expectations against your budget (~$362/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| J. A. Walker Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Wilmington | 0.8 km |
| New Brooklyn Homes at Robert R. Taylor Estates LIHTCPB Section 8 | Wilmington | 1.1 km |
| New Brooklyn Homes at Taylor Estates Public Housing | Wilmington | 1.1 km |
| Robert R. Taylor Senior Homes LIHTCPB Section 8 | Wilmington | 1.4 km |
| The Pointe at Taylor Estates LIHTCPB Section 8 | Wilmington | 1.4 km |
| Hopewood Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Wilmington | 1.4 km |
| Kent Street Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Wilmington | 1.4 km |
| 614 Harnett St LIHTCPB Section 8 | Wilmington | 1.4 km |
← All subsidized housing in Wilmington
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Cape Fear Hotel Apartments have?
Project-Based Section 8; Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC). LIHTC tax-credit: units reserved for households within set income bands renting below market rate. Apply at the leasing office; you'll need steady income within limits.
How much is rent at Cape Fear Hotel Apartments?
Residents report average rents near $362/month in HUD administrative data. Under most federal programs you pay roughly 30% of adjusted income — your actual amount depends on household income and unit size.
How do I apply at Cape Fear Hotel Apartments?
Contact the management office at 121 Chestnut St in Wilmington. Ask whether the waitlist is open, request an application, and claim any preferences you qualify for. There is never a fee to apply for HUD-subsidized housing.