Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Wilmington, DE

There are 98 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Wilmington with roughly 6,192 assisted units — including 47 project-based Section 8 buildings, 8 public housing developments, and 53 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $141 to $657 per month. Median reported wait: about 49 months.

Map of subsidized housing in Wilmington

Complete directory of subsidized housing in Wilmington

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 →

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 →

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 →

Voucher rent limits: New Castle County Fair Market Rents

Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for New Castle County: studio $1,397, 1-BR $1,520, 2-BR $1,810, 3-BR $2,170, 4-BR $2,423.

Full FMR table for New Castle County →

How to apply for subsidized housing in Wilmington

1. 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.
2. Join voucher waitlists. Your regional housing authority administers Housing Choice Vouchers; ask about current openings and preferences. Step-by-step application guide →
3. Document everything. ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and income proof speed up both paths.
4. Stay reachable. Update your address everywhere — missed mail is the top reason applicants lose spots.

Nearby cities with low income housing

• Claymont, DE
• Middletown, DE
• New Castle, DE
• Newark, DE
• Dover, DE
• Seaford, DE
• Milford, DE
• Laurel, DE
• Millsboro, DE
• Lewes, DE
• Georgetown, DE
• Smyrna, DE

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