Solomon Towers Public Housing Wilmington, NC
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Solomon Towers is a Public Housing community in Wilmington, NC with 151 units reporting 85% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $326/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 64 months.
151
total units
85%
occupancy
$326
avg resident rent
64 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 15 Castle St, Wilmington, NC 28401 Map → |
| Average household income | $13,618/yr |
| Average personal income | $13,411/yr |
| People per unit | 1 |
| Moved in within last year | 14% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 94% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 98% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at Solomon Towers
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 15 Castle 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 (~$326/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hopewood Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Wilmington | 0.8 km |
| Kent Street Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Wilmington | 0.8 km |
| Cape Fear Hotel Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | Wilmington | 1.1 km |
| Robert S. Jervay Place LIHTCPB Section 8 | Wilmington | 1.4 km |
| Hope Vi Phase Ii - Covil Public Housing | Wilmington | 1.4 km |
| Hooper School Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Wilmington | 1.4 km |
| J. A. Walker Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Wilmington | 1.4 km |
| Dawson Lofts Public Housing | Wilmington | 1.4 km |
← All subsidized housing in Wilmington
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Solomon Towers 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 Solomon Towers?
Residents report average rents near $326/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 Solomon Towers?
Contact the management office at 15 Castle 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.