Wilmington Housing Authority

This housing agency serves Wilmington, Delaware.

Waiting List
Closed: Wilmington, Delaware Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List Learn More
Open Until Further Notice: 1, 2, 3, and 4-Bedroom Public Housing Waiting List Learn More

Closed: Wilmington, Delaware Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List

The Wilmington Housing Authority (WHA) Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list is currently closed. Applications were last accepted for one day on October 22, 2019. There is no notice of when this waiting list will reopen.

To apply during the opening period, applicants were required to complete the online application.

Preferences have not been confirmed.

It is not known how applicants were placed on the waiting list.

For more information, visit the WHA website.

Open Until Further Notice: 1, 2, 3, and 4-Bedroom Public Housing Waiting List

The Wilmington Housing Authority (WHA) waiting list for Public Housing apartments is currently open. Pre-applications are being accepted on Tuesdays and Thursdays, from April 30, 2019, until further notice.

To apply during the opening period, download and print the paper pre-application online. Scroll down and select the "Pre-Application" button near the bottom of the page.

Once the application has been completed, it must be hand delivered to Parkview Apartments, located at 1800 N. Broom Street, Wilmington, DE 19802; from 9:00 am until 11:00 am, and from 1:00 pm until 3:00 pm; on Tuesdays and Thursdays only.

This waiting list has the following preferences:

  • Head or Co-Head of the household is Elderly or Disabled;
  • Head of Co-Head of the household is working a minimum of 20 hours a week

It is not known how selected applicants will be placed on the waiting list.

For more information, the WHA Apply page, the WHA Public Housing page, or the WHA website.

About The Agency

Wilmington Housing Authority provides affordable housing for up to 3,669 low- and moderate-income households through its Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher and public housing programs.

Monday 8:30am-5:00pm
Tuesday 8:30am-5:00pm
Wednesday 8:30am-5:00pm
Thursday 8:30am-5:00pm
Friday 8:30am-5:00pm
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

400 North Walnut Street, Wilmington, DE

Visit Website(302) 429-6701

Section 8 Application Checklist

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Keep track of everything you need to apply for a Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher in this printable checklist created by Affordable Housing Online

How large is the Wilmington Housing Authority?

Wilmington Housing Authority serves 3,286 low-income households. The agency manages 2,244 Housing Choice Vouchers and 1,132 public housing units.

What are the incomes of residents served by the Wilmington Housing Authority?

Extremely low-income (ELI) renters, earning less than 30% of Area Median Income (AMI), make up 79 percent of households served by Wilmington Housing Authority. Very low-income renters earn less than 50% AMI, and are 96 percent of Wilmington Housing Authority households.

How many Wilmington Housing Authority residents are employed?

Working adults head 1,084 households and make up 33 percent of households served by Wilmington Housing Authority.

How many female-headed renter households are served by the Wilmington Housing Authority?

There are 2628 female-headed renter households living in Wilmington Housing Authority housing. Households headed by females are 80% of those served by the Wilmington Housing Authority.

What racial and ethnic groups are found among Wilmington Housing Authority renters?

Black 2,859
White 230
Hispanic 197

How many senior-headed renter households are served by Wilmington Housing Authority?

There are 1084 households headed by seniors served by the Wilmington Housing Authority. Senior households are 33% of households in Wilmington Housing Authority housing.

How many households headed by persons with disabilities live in Wilmington Housing Authority housing?

There are 722 persons with disabilities living in Wilmington Housing Authority housing. Persons with disabilities are the head of 22% of households served by the Wilmington Housing Authority.

How does HUD rate the performance of the Wilmington Housing Authority?

The Wilmington Housing Authority is rated as a standard performer by HUD.

HUD rates the performance of Public Housing Agencies. The department looks at physical condition of properties, financial condition, management operations, and use of Public Housing Capital Funds for improvements.

How often does Wilmington Housing Authority open new waiting lists?

Wilmington Housing Authority’s Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) waiting list was last opened on October 22, 2019 and closed on October 22, 2019.

Public Housing Communities Managed by Wilmington Housing Authority

Madison Gardens

239 Garden Ct, Wilmington, Delaware 19801

Northeast

2900 Mendenhall Ct, Wilmington, Delaware 19802

22nd and Heald Street

2901 N Monroe St, Wilmington, Delaware 19802

Southbridge

425 New Castle Ave, Wilmington, Delaware 19801

Mid City

325 E 5th St, Wilmington, Delaware 19801

Scattered Sites South

505 W 4th St, Wilmington, Delaware 19801

Crestview Apartments

2700 N Market St, Wilmington, Delaware 19802

Baynard Apartments

309 W 18th St, Wilmington, Delaware 19802

Scattered Sites North

3000 N West St, Wilmington, Delaware 19802

New Village of Eastlake

2212 Thatcher St, Wilmington, Delaware 19802