Dawson Lofts Public Housing Wilmington, NC
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Dawson Lofts is a Public Housing community in Wilmington, NC with 24 units reporting 92% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $437/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 4 months.
24
total units
92%
occupancy
$437
avg resident rent
4 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 883 Virgie Rhodes Ln, Wilmington, NC 28401 Map → |
| Average household income | $22,510/yr |
| Average personal income | $13,756/yr |
| People per unit | 1.6 |
| Moved in within last year | 5% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 68% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 73% |
| One-bedroom share | 50% |
How to apply at Dawson Lofts
Public housing: owned by the local housing authority, with rents set at about 30% of household income. Apply through the authority.
- Call or visit the management office at 883 Virgie Rhodes Ln, 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 (~$437/mo average here).
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- Hillcrest Public Housing
- Market North LIHTCPB Section 8
- Cypress Cove LIHTCPB Section 8
- Starway Village I LIHTCPB Section 8
- Solomon Towers Public Housing
- Houston Moore Terrace Public Housing
- University Place Apartments PB Section 8
- Creekwood South Lihtc Public Housing
- Tidewater Town Homes LIHTCPB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hillcrest Annex Public Housing | Wilmington | 0.8 km |
| Hopewood Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Wilmington | 1.1 km |
| Kent Street Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Wilmington | 1.1 km |
| Glover Plaza PB Section 8 | Wilmington | 1.4 km |
| As New Hanover 02 §811 | Wilmington | 1.4 km |
| Vesta Village Public Housing | Wilmington | 2 km |
| J. A. Walker Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Wilmington | 2.2 km |
| Cape Fear Hotel Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | Wilmington | 2.4 km |
← All subsidized housing in Wilmington
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Dawson Lofts have?
Public Housing. Public housing: owned by the local housing authority, with rents set at about 30% of household income. Apply through the authority.
How much is rent at Dawson Lofts?
Residents report average rents near $437/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 Dawson Lofts?
Contact the management office at 883 Virgie Rhodes Ln 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.