Program: Combined · Public housing units: 1,036 · Section 8 vouchers: 2,083 · Households served: 1,846 · Occupancy: 61% · ZIP codes served: 10
The Housing Authority of the City of Wilmington operates 1,036 public housing units and administers 2,083 Section 8 vouchers, serving a total of 1,846 households. With an occupancy rate of 61%, the authority runs a combined program, managing both public housing and voucher assistance.
The Housing Authority of the City of Wilmington ranks 9th in the state of North Carolina in terms of the number of Section 8 vouchers administered, out of 65 authorities. This places it among the larger voucher providers in the state, reflecting its significant role in housing assistance for the region.
The two-bedroom Fair Market Rent (FMR) in the area ranges from $1,430 to $2,470, with an average of $1,798. This is notably higher than the state average of $1,309. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom unit is found in ZIP code 28480 at $2,470, while the lowest is in ZIP code 28401 at $1,430.
| ZIP | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28401 | $1,040 | $1,380 | $1,500 | $1,970 | $2,090 |
| 28403 | $1,180 | $1,550 | $1,690 | $2,220 | $2,220 |
| 28405 | $1,210 | $1,600 | $1,740 | $2,280 | $2,290 |
| 28409 | $1,350 | $1,780 | $1,940 | $2,550 | $2,550 |
| 28411 | $1,470 | $1,930 | $2,100 | $2,770 | $2,800 |
| 28412 | $1,240 | $1,640 | $1,780 | $2,340 | $2,340 |
| 28428 | $1,280 | $1,690 | $1,840 | $2,420 | $2,420 |
| 28429 | $1,030 | $1,370 | $1,500 | $1,970 | $2,090 |
| 28449 | $1,220 | $1,610 | $1,750 | $2,300 | $2,300 |
| 28480 | $1,780 | $2,350 | $2,560 | $3,360 | $3,360 |
Source: US HUD Public Housing Authority data; Fair Market Rent FY2027. This is an independent reference page, not the authority's own site.
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