Public housing agency · HUD code DE001
Wilmington Housing Authority
Wilmington Housing Authority is a public housing authority recorded by HUD under participant code DE001. This profile is built from HUD's own Public Housing Authorities dataset. Data last updated October 4, 2026.
- Housing Choice Vouchers
- 2,366
- Public housing units
- 1,242
- Waiting list
- Status unverified
- 2-bedroom Fair Market Rent
- $1,860
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 (302) 429-6701 before you apply.
Programs and size
HUD records this authority as operating a Combined program with 2,366 Housing Choice Voucher units and 1,242 public housing units.
Where it operates
Federal records place this authority's public housing in New Castle. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22nd and Heald Street | 2219 Eastlake Ct, Wilmington 19802 | Public Housing Development | 4 total | (302) 429-6701 |
| BAYNARD APTS | 309 W 18th St, Wilmington 19802 | Public Housing Development | 112 total | (302) 429-6701 |
| CRESTVIEW APTS | 2700 N Market St, Wilmington 19802 | Public Housing Development | 188 total | (302) 429-6701 |
| Mid City | 325 E 5th St, Wilmington 19801 | Public Housing Development | 306 total | (302) 429-6701 |
| NEW VILLAGE OF EASTLAKE | 929 E 23rd St Apt 4VE10001, Wilmington 19802 | Public Housing Development | 71 total | (302) 429-6701 |
| Northeast | 1301 E 27th St, Wilmington 19802 | Public Housing Development | 170 total | (302) 429-6701 |
| Scattered Sites North | 3000 N West St, Wilmington 19802 | Public Housing Development | 103 total | (302) 429-6701 |
| Scattered Sites South | 511 W 7th St, Wilmington 19801 | Public Housing Development | 108 total | (302) 429-6701 |
| SOUTHBRIDGE | 718 Townsend Pl, Wilmington 19801 | Public Housing Development | 180 total | (302) 429-6701 |
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 Castle County
New Castle County is in HUD’s Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD MSA income-limit area (FY2026 median family income $122,700).
| Household size | Very low income (50%) |
|---|---|
| 1 person | $42,950 |
| 2 people | $49,100 |
| 3 people | $55,250 |
| 4 people | $61,350 |
| 5 people | $66,300 |
| 6 people | $71,200 |
| 7 people | $76,100 |
| 8 people | $81,000 |
| Household size | Extremely low income (30%) | Very low income (50%) | Low income (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $25,800 | $42,950 | $68,750 |
| 2 people | $29,450 | $49,100 | $78,550 |
| 3 people | $33,150 | $55,250 | $88,350 |
| 4 people | $36,800 | $61,350 | $98,150 |
| 5 people | $39,750 | $66,300 | $106,050 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $71,200 | $113,900 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $76,100 | $121,750 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $81,000 | $129,600 |
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
- 321 E 11th St, Wilmington, DE 19801
- Phone
- (302) 429-6701
- RFitzgerald@whadelaware.org
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.