Woodlea Apartments PB Section 8 Wilmington, DE
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Woodlea Apartments is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Wilmington, DE with 102 units reporting 95% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $477/month on average.
102
total units
95%
occupancy
$477
avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 5500 Fairmont Dr, Wilmington, DE 19808 Map → |
| Average household income | $20,880/yr |
| Average personal income | $20,454/yr |
| People per unit | 1 |
| Moved in within last year | 9% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 65% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at Woodlea Apartments
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 5500 Fairmont Dr, 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 (~$477/mo average here).
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- Southbridge Public Housing
- Windsor Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8
- Farrand Village LIHTCPB Section 8
- Ingleside Retirement Apartments PB Section 8
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dima Iv Inc. §811 | Newark | 0.8 km |
| Cynwyd Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | Wilmington | 2.5 km |
| Cynwyd Club Apartments (811) §811 PRA | Wilmington | 2.5 km |
| Arc Hud Vii, Inc. §811 | Wilmington | 2.8 km |
| Kirkwood Crossing (811) §811 PRA | Wilmington | 4.2 km |
| Dima Vii Inc. §811 | Wilmington | 4.3 km |
| Alder Creek LIHTCPB Section 8Public Housing | Newark | 5.6 km |
| Woodmont Garden Apartments PB Section 8 | Newark | 6.7 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Woodlea Apartments 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 Woodlea Apartments?
Residents report average rents near $477/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 Woodlea Apartments?
Contact the management office at 5500 Fairmont Dr 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.