How many low income apartments are in Wilmington, CA?

HUD administrative data tracks 10 subsidized properties in Wilmington with approximately 860 assisted units across project-based Section 8, public housing, LIHTC and §202/§811 programs.

What is the average rent in subsidized housing in Wilmington?

Tenant-paid rents in Wilmington's assisted buildings typically range from about $423 to $1,680 monthly, depending on program and bedroom size. Voucher holders generally pay close to 30% of their own income instead.

How do I apply for Section 8 in Wilmington?

Two routes: (1) apply directly to each subsidized building — they manage their own waitlists; (2) join your regional housing authority's Housing Choice Voucher waitlist when open. Our step-by-step guide walks through documents and timing.

Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Wilmington, CA

There are 10 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Wilmington with roughly 860 assisted units — including 5 project-based Section 8 buildings, 2 public housing developments, and 8 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $423 to $1,680 per month.

assisted properties

860

subsidized units

$1,052

typical rent

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median wait

Complete directory of subsidized housing in Wilmington

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
New Harbor Vista LIHTC	132	—	—
New Dana Strand Phase I Garden Apts LIHTC	120	—	—
New Dana Strand Town Homes LIHTCPB Section 8	116	—	—
Dana Strand Senior Apts LIHTCPB Section 8	100	—	—
Banning Villa Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8	90	$423	—
Camino Del Mar LIHTCPB Section 8	88	—	—
The Banning LIHTCPB Section 8	64	—	—
Don Senior Apts LIHTC	56	—	—
Harbor View Public Housing	48	$917	—
Wilmington Townhomes Public Housing	46	$1,680	—

Section 8 apartments in Wilmington (project-based)

These buildings carry HUD Section 8 contracts attached to the units — apply at each management office rather than through the voucher waitlist. How project-based Section 8 works →

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
New Dana Strand Town Homes LIHTCPB Section 8	116	—	—
Dana Strand Senior Apts LIHTCPB Section 8	100	—	—
Banning Villa Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8	90	$423	—
Camino Del Mar LIHTCPB Section 8	88	—	—
The Banning LIHTCPB Section 8	64	—	—

Public housing developments in Wilmington

Rents here are set at about 30% of household income and managed by the local housing authority. About the public housing program →

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Harbor View Public Housing	48	$917	—
Wilmington Townhomes Public Housing	46	$1,680	—

LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Wilmington

Tax-credit units rent below market rate for households within income bands (often 30–60% of Area Median Income). Understanding LIHTC →

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
New Harbor Vista LIHTC	132	—	—
New Dana Strand Phase I Garden Apts LIHTC	120	—	—
Don Senior Apts LIHTC	56	—	—

How to apply for subsidized housing in Wilmington

Apply to buildings directly. Project-based Section 8, public housing, §202/§811 and LIHTC properties run their own waitlists — contact each office using the details on its page.
Join voucher waitlists. Your regional housing authority administers Housing Choice Vouchers; ask about current openings and preferences. Step-by-step application guide →
Document everything. ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and income proof speed up both paths.
Stay reachable. Update your address everywhere — missed mail is the top reason applicants lose spots.

Nearby cities with low income housing

Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.