Mid City Public Housing Wilmington, DE
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Mid City is a Public Housing community in Wilmington, DE with 306 units reporting 99% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $381/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 35 months.
306
total units
99%
occupancy
$381
avg resident rent
35 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 325 E 5th St, Wilmington, DE 19801 Map → |
| Average household income | $18,059/yr |
| Average personal income | $16,781/yr |
| People per unit | 1.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 12% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 79% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 92% |
| One-bedroom share | 96% |
How to apply at Mid City
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 325 E 5th 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 (~$381/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Wilmington
- 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
- Bethel Villa LIHTCPB 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 |
| Compton Towne 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 |
| Baynard Apts Public Housing | Wilmington | 1.1 km |
| The Flats Phase Iii, L.p. LIHTCPB Section 8 | Wilmington | 1.1 km |
| Luther Towers Ii - Wilmington PB Section 8 | Wilmington | 1.4 km |
← All subsidized housing in Wilmington
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Mid City 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 Mid City?
Residents report average rents near $381/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 Mid City?
Contact the management office at 325 E 5th 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.