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Section 8 and public housing · Delaware
Housing Authorities in Delaware
Delaware has 5 public housing agencies. 5 of them hand out Section 8 vouchers (7,202 in total) and 4 manage public housing (1,861 units). Find the one for your city or county below, with its phone number and address.
Address76 Stevenson Dr, Dover, DE 19901 · Directions
Vouchers294 Section 8 vouchers, 170 in use
Public housing236 units, 228 occupied
Income limitSection 8: $37,700 for 1 person, $53,900 for a family of 4 · public housing up to $86,200 for 4
Fair Market Rent$1,294 for 1 bedroom, $1,629 for 2 bedrooms (FY2027)
HUD rates it Substandard Financial under the Public Housing Assessment System (PHAS): the overall score passed, but the financial indicator fell short. To apply, call (302) 678-1965 and ask if the waiting list is open. HUD code DE002.
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New Castle County Housing Authority
New Castle, New Castle County · Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers only
Address313 E Main St, Newark, DE 19711 · Directions
Vouchers248 Section 8 vouchers, 75 in use
Public housing86 units, 53 occupied
Income limitSection 8: $42,950 for 1 person, $61,350 for a family of 4 · public housing up to $98,150 for 4
Fair Market Rent$1,558 for 1 bedroom, $1,860 for 2 bedrooms (FY2027)
HUD rates its public housing management as Standard Performer under the Public Housing Assessment System (PHAS). To apply, call (302) 366-0826 and ask if the waiting list is open. HUD code DE003.
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Wilmington Housing Authority
Wilmington, New Castle County · Public housing and Section 8 vouchers
Address321 E 11th St, Wilmington, DE 19801 · Directions
Vouchers2,382 Section 8 vouchers, 2,212 in use
Public housing1,249 units, 1,011 occupied
Income limitSection 8: $42,950 for 1 person, $61,350 for a family of 4 · public housing up to $98,150 for 4
Fair Market Rent$1,558 for 1 bedroom, $1,860 for 2 bedrooms (FY2027)
HUD rates its public housing management as Standard Performer under the Public Housing Assessment System (PHAS). To apply, call (302) 429-6701 and ask if the waiting list is open. HUD code DE001.
Contact details as reported to HUD; income limits are HUD FY2026 for each agency's county and rents are FY2027 Fair Market Rents. Check your eligibility.
Frequently asked questions
How many housing authorities are there in Delaware?
HUD lists 5 public housing agencies in Delaware: 5 administer Section 8 vouchers and 4 manage public housing. Together they have 1,861 public housing units and 7,202 Housing Choice Vouchers.
How do I apply for Section 8 in Delaware?
You apply at a local housing authority, not with HUD or the state. Find the agencies that serve your city or county in the list on this page, check if their waiting list is open and submit a pre-application. You can apply to several agencies at once.
Which is the largest housing authority in Delaware?
Wilmington Housing Authority, with 1,249 public housing units and 2,382 Section 8 vouchers according to HUD.
Can I apply to a housing authority in a different city of Delaware?
Yes. You can apply to any agency, but many give preference to people who live or work in their area. After 12 months with a voucher you can usually move it to another area (portability).