Maplewood Housing for the Elderly PB Section 8 Wilmington, DE
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Maplewood Housing for the Elderly is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Wilmington, DE with 51 units reporting 90% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $431/month on average.
51
total units
90%
occupancy
$431
avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 501 S Clayton St, Wilmington, DE 19805 Map → |
| Average household income | $18,707/yr |
| Average personal income | $18,707/yr |
| People per unit | 1 |
| Moved in within last year | 18% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 78% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at Maplewood Housing for the Elderly
Project-Based Section 8: HUD contracts cover the gap between about 30% of your income and the approved rent for this building. Apply at the management office.
- Call or visit the management office at 501 S Clayton 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 (~$431/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Wilmington
- Mid City Public Housing
- The Parkview LIHTCPB Section 8
- Maryland Park Apts LIHTC
- Crestview Apts Public Housing
- Central Ymca LIHTCPB Section 8
- Southbridge Public Housing
- Windsor Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8
- Farrand Village LIHTCPB Section 8
- Ingleside Retirement Apartments PB Section 8
- Terry Apartments PB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Quaker Hill Place Apartments PB Section 8 | Wilmington | 0.8 km |
| Christiana Village LIHTCPB Section 8 | Wilmington | 0.8 km |
| West Center Village LIHTCPB Section 8 | Wilmington | 0.8 km |
| West Quaker Hill Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | Wilmington | 0.8 km |
| Antonian Apartments PB Section 8 | Wilmington | 1.1 km |
| Clayton Court LIHTCPB Section 8 | Wilmington | 1.1 km |
| Clayton Court Llp PB Section 8 | Wilmington | 1.1 km |
| The Flats, Phase I LIHTC | Wilmington | 1.1 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Maplewood Housing for the Elderly have?
Project-Based Section 8. Project-Based Section 8: HUD contracts cover the gap between about 30% of your income and the approved rent for this building. Apply at the management office.
How much is rent at Maplewood Housing for the Elderly?
Residents report average rents near $431/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 Maplewood Housing for the Elderly?
Contact the management office at 501 S Clayton 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.