Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Wilmington, OH
There are 18 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Wilmington with roughly 774 assisted units — including 12 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 9 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $227 to $346 per month.
Map of subsidized housing in Wilmington
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Wilmington
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northland Court PB Section 8 | 97 | $311 | — |
| Prairie View PB Section 8 | 74 | $346 | — |
| Wilmington Green PB Section 8 | 72 | $227 | — |
| Wilmington Court Apts LIHTC | 71 | — | — |
| Wilmington Village Square LIHTC | 66 | — | — |
| Community Commons LIHTCPB Section 8 | 56 | — | — |
| Wilmington Apts LIHTC | 54 | — | — |
| Wilmington Green Iii PB Section 8 | 50 | $298 | — |
| Quaker Apts. PB Section 8 | 45 | $344 | — |
| Clinton Commons LIHTCPB Section 8 | 42 | — | — |
| Clinton Commons Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 40 | — | — |
| Clinton Glen LIHTCPB Section 8 | 30 | — | — |
| Mulberry Hill LIHTC | 23 | — | — |
| William Tuke §811 | 20 | $303 | — |
| Barker House Aka Wilmington Friends PB Section 8 | 14 | $337 | — |
| Mulberry Place PB Section 8 | 10 | — | — |
| Smith House PB Section 8 | 8 | — | — |
| Marjorie Thatcher Place LIHTC | 2 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northland Court PB Section 8 | 97 | $311 | — |
| Prairie View PB Section 8 | 74 | $346 | — |
| Wilmington Green PB Section 8 | 72 | $227 | — |
| Community Commons LIHTCPB Section 8 | 56 | — | — |
| Wilmington Green Iii PB Section 8 | 50 | $298 | — |
| Quaker Apts. PB Section 8 | 45 | $344 | — |
| Clinton Commons LIHTCPB Section 8 | 42 | — | — |
| Clinton Commons Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 40 | — | — |
| Clinton Glen LIHTCPB Section 8 | 30 | — | — |
| Barker House Aka Wilmington Friends PB Section 8 | 14 | $337 | — |
| Mulberry Place PB Section 8 | 10 | — | — |
| Smith House PB Section 8 | 8 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wilmington Court Apts LIHTC | 71 | — | — |
| Wilmington Village Square LIHTC | 66 | — | — |
| Wilmington Apts LIHTC | 54 | — | — |
| Mulberry Hill LIHTC | 23 | — | — |
| Marjorie Thatcher Place LIHTC | 2 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Clinton County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Clinton County: studio $778, 1-BR $838, 2-BR $1,029, 3-BR $1,349, 4-BR $1,696.
Full FMR table for Clinton County →
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
- Blanchester, OH
- Cleveland, OH
- Columbus, OH
- Cincinnati, OH
- Toledo, OH
- Dayton, OH
- Akron, OH
- Canton, OH
- Youngstown, OH
- Springfield, OH
- Warren, OH
- Euclid, OH
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.