Public housing agency · HUD code NC001
Housing Authority of the City of Wilmington
Housing Authority of the City of Wilmington is a public housing authority recorded by HUD under participant code NC001. This profile is built from HUD's own Public Housing Authorities dataset. Data last updated October 4, 2026.
- Housing Choice Vouchers
- 2,083
- Public housing units
- 1,034
- Waiting list
- Status unverified
- 2-bedroom Fair Market Rent
- $1,705
Waiting list status
Unknown — check the official site. We have not verified this list, and waiting lists often open for only a few days. Check the authority’s official website or call (910) 341-7700 before you apply.
Programs and size
HUD records this authority as operating a Combined program with 2,083 Housing Choice Voucher units and 1,034 public housing units.
Where it operates
Federal records place this authority's public housing in New Hanover. Voucher jurisdiction can be broader than the places where an authority owns property, so confirm coverage for your address directly with the authority.
Cities with public housing operated by this authority: Wilmington.
Public housing developments
Developments operated by this authority
Public housing developments recorded by HUD under this authority's participant code.
| Property | Address | Classification | Units | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Creekwood South | 508 N 30th St, Wilmington 28405 | Public Housing Development | 60 total | (910) 341-7700 |
| Creekwood South LIHTC | 705 Emory St, Wilmington 28405 | Public Housing Development | 138 total | (910) 341-7700 |
| Dawson Lofts | 883 Virgie Rhodes Ln, Wilmington 28401 | Public Housing Development | 24 total | (910) 341-7700 |
| Eastbrook Apartments (RHF) | 4105 Princess Place Dr, Wilmington 28405 | Public Housing Development | 32 total | (910) 341-7700 |
| HILLCREST | 905 S 13th St, Wilmington 28401 | Public Housing Development | 214 total | (910) 341-7700 |
| Hillcrest Annex | 2 Hillcrest Anx Apt A, Wilmington 28401 | Public Housing Development | 40 total | (910) 341-7700 |
| HOPE VI Phase II - Covil | 1048 Thomas C Jervay Loop Unit 101, Wilmington 28401 | Public Housing Development | 102 total | (910) 341-7700 |
| HOUSTON MOORE TERRACE | 1618 S 15th St, Wilmington 28401 | Public Housing Development | 150 total | (910) 341-7700 |
| New Brooklyn Homes at Taylor Estates | 1318 Brooklyn Ln, Wilmington 28401 | Public Housing Development | 48 total | (910) 341-7700 |
| Scattered Sites | 1037 S 8th St, Wilmington 28401 | Public Housing Development | 7 total | (910) 341-7700 |
| SOLOMON TOWERS | 15 Castle St, Wilmington 28401 | Public Housing Development | 151 total | (910) 341-7700 |
| South Side 1 | 718 S 9th St, Wilmington 28401 | Public Housing Development | 1 total | (910) 341-7700 |
| VESTA VILLAGE | 603 Bunting Dr, Wilmington 28403 | Public Housing Development | 43 total | (910) 341-7700 |
| Woodbridge Apartments | 302 Grass Ln, Wilmington 28405 | Public Housing Development | 24 total | (910) 341-7700 |
HUD records identify this as an affordable or assisted housing property. Current vacancies, eligibility and voucher policies must be confirmed directly with property management.
FY2026 income limits for New Hanover County
New Hanover County is in HUD’s Wilmington, NC HUD Metro FMR Area income-limit area (FY2026 median family income $109,200).
| Household size | Very low income (50%) |
|---|---|
| 1 person | $38,250 |
| 2 people | $43,700 |
| 3 people | $49,150 |
| 4 people | $54,600 |
| 5 people | $59,000 |
| 6 people | $63,350 |
| 7 people | $67,750 |
| 8 people | $72,100 |
| Household size | Extremely low income (30%) | Very low income (50%) | Low income (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $22,950 | $38,250 | $61,150 |
| 2 people | $26,200 | $43,700 | $69,900 |
| 3 people | $29,500 | $49,150 | $78,650 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $54,600 | $87,350 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $59,000 | $94,350 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $63,350 | $101,350 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $67,750 | $108,350 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $72,100 | $115,350 |
Voucher eligibility generally starts at the very low income (50%) limit (how income limits work).
How to apply
Contact the authority directly
Using the phone number or website above. Applications are always free — if any site asks you to pay to apply for Section 8, do not pay.
Ask whether the waiting list is open
This is the single question no dataset can answer for you.
Check the income limits
For the county you live in. Income is one factor, not the whole test.
Ask about local preferences
Many authorities prioritise applicants who live or work in the area, veterans, people with disabilities, or households experiencing homelessness.
Ask for the landlord list
Most authorities keep a list of owners who have accepted vouchers before, and it is rarely published online.
Contact
- Address
- 1524 S 16th St, Wilmington, NC 28401
- Phone
- (910) 341-7700
- tgarrett@wha.net
Where this information comes from
- HUD Public Housing Authorities · U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development · source updated 18 August 2026 · retrieved 22 September 2026
- HUD Public Housing Developments · U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development · source updated 21 July 2026 · retrieved 22 September 2026
- HUD Fair Market Rents FY2027 · U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office of Policy Development and Research (HUD User) · source updated 1 September 2026 · retrieved 4 October 2026
- HUD Section 8 Income Limits FY2026 · U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office of Policy Development and Research · source updated not published by the provider · retrieved 22 September 2026
Sources: HUD Public Housing Authorities (retrieved 22 September 2026); HUD Public Housing Developments (retrieved 22 September 2026); HUD Fair Market Rents FY2027 (retrieved 4 October 2026); HUD Section 8 Income Limits FY2026 (retrieved 22 September 2026).
These federal datasets do not show vacancies, waiting-list status or whether a landlord accepts vouchers (about our data).
Last verified: HUD last refreshed its housing-authority dataset on 18 August 2026; this record was last confirmed in HUD’s data on 22 September 2026; contact details have not yet been checked against the authority’s own website.