Southbridge Public Housing Wilmington, DE
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Southbridge is a Public Housing community in Wilmington, DE with 180 units reporting 99% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $389/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 87 months.
180
total units
99%
occupancy
$389
avg resident rent
87 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 718 Townsend Pl, Wilmington, DE 19801 Map → |
| Average household income | $19,085/yr |
| Average personal income | $7,434/yr |
| People per unit | 2.6 |
| Moved in within last year | 3% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 76% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 92% |
| One-bedroom share | 19% |
How to apply at Southbridge
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 718 Townsend Pl, 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 (~$389/mo average here).
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- Maryland Park Apts LIHTC
- Crestview Apts Public Housing
- Central Ymca LIHTCPB Section 8
- 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Bethel Villa Associates PB Section 8 | Wilmington | 1.1 km |
| River Commons LIHTCPB Section 8 | Wilmington | 1.1 km |
| Scattered Sites South Public Housing | Wilmington | 1.1 km |
| Ships Tavern Mews LIHTC | Wilmington | 1.1 km |
| Market Street Village LIHTC | Wilmington | 1.1 km |
| Compton Park Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | Wilmington | 1.1 km |
| West Center Place LIHTCPB Section 8 | Wilmington | 1.1 km |
| Quaker Arts LIHTC | Wilmington | 1.1 km |
← All subsidized housing in Wilmington
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Southbridge 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 Southbridge?
Residents report average rents near $389/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 Southbridge?
Contact the management office at 718 Townsend Pl 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.