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Housing Authority of the City of Wilmington
Housing Authority of the City of Wilmington is based in Wilmington, New Hanover County, NC and administers 2,083 Section 8 vouchers and 1,036 public housing units.
HUD PHA code NC001. Program type: Combined. Households served: 1,846. Occupancy: 61%. ZIP codes served: 10.
Waiting lists
| Program | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) | Closed | Authority's page |
| Public housing | Closed | Authority's page |
As published on the authority's website when we last checked it. Confirm with the authority before applying.
Fair Market Rent by ZIP code (FY2027)
HUD Fair Market Rent for each ZIP code this authority serves. Each ZIP code links to its own rent page.
| ZIP code | Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedroom | 3 bedroom | 4 bedroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, FY2027.
Contact
Housing Authority of the City of Wilmington
1524 S 16th St, Wilmington, NC 28401
Phone: (910) 341-7700
Official website: wha.net
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About Housing Authority of the City of Wilmington
Overview
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.
Scale and standing
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.
Rent standards in the area it covers
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.
Cities served
Section 8 Fair Market Rent by city in this authority's jurisdiction.
Source: US HUD Public Housing Authority data; Fair Market Rent FY2027. This is an independent reference page, not the authority's own site.