Compton Towne LIHTCPB Section 8 Wilmington, DE
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Compton Towne is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Wilmington, DE with 75 units reporting 97% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $623/month on average.
75
total units
97%
occupancy
$623
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 | 841 Towne Ct, Wilmington, DE 19801 Map → |
| Average household income | $25,915/yr |
| Average personal income | $7,693/yr |
| People per unit | 3.4 |
| Moved in within last year | 4% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 63% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 92% |
How to apply at Compton Towne
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 841 Towne Ct, 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 (~$623/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bethel Villa LIHTCPB Section 8 | Wilmington | 0.8 km |
| Bethel Villa Associates PB Section 8 | Wilmington | 0.8 km |
| River Commons LIHTCPB Section 8 | Wilmington | 0.8 km |
| Scattered Sites South Public Housing | Wilmington | 0.8 km |
| Ships Tavern Mews LIHTC | Wilmington | 0.8 km |
| Market Street Village LIHTC | Wilmington | 0.8 km |
| Compton Park Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | Wilmington | 0.8 km |
| West Center Place LIHTCPB Section 8 | Wilmington | 0.8 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Compton Towne 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 Compton Towne?
Residents report average rents near $623/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 Compton Towne?
Contact the management office at 841 Towne Ct 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.