Wilmington Housing Authority

1524 S. 16th Street
Wilmington, NC 28402
http://www.wha.net

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Mission Statement

The Wilmington Housing Authority (WHA) is the leader in promoting affordable housing opportunities for low and moderate income families, and is committed to offering quality housing choices and economic opportunities for the residents of Wilmington.

History

The Wilmington Housing Authority was established in 1939 and is the oldest housing authority in the state of North Carolina. Though the oldest housing authority in the state, we are one of the more progressive.

The Authority is a public housing agency with an inventory of 1416 conventional public housing units and management agency for over 1000 Section 8 units. The agency is classified as a corporation in the State of North Carolina and is not a part of the city, county or federal government. Operating funds are provided by the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development through rent and utility subsidies and modernization grants. Rent and utility costs for residents are limited to 30 percent of income.All residents are currently classified as low or moderate-income citizens. The only other possible sources of income are generated through management fees from Section 8 programs and interest income on investments. Our HUD State Office, one of the best in the nation, is located in Greensboro, NC.

Central Office

508 S Front Street
Wilmington, NC 28401
(910) 341-7700

The Central Office is located at 508 South Front Street in a blue and white historic house (with black shutters) located adjacent to the eleven story elderly high rise Solomon Towers.

From Interstate 40 east, take the Hwy 17/Market Street exit, turn left on Hwy 17/Market Street. Traveling approximately five miles, you will enter the historic downtown district. Turn left on Front Street and travel approximately five city blocks. The office will be on the right.From Hwy 17 north or Hwy 421 east, travel over the Cape Fear Memorial Bridge and take the second exit (Front Street). Turn right on Front Street and the office will be approximately one city block on the left.