Alder Creek LIHTCPB Section 8Public Housing Newark, DE
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Alder Creek is a Public Housing community in Newark, DE with 42 units reporting 100% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $543/month on average.
42
total units
100%
occupancy
$543
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing, Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC), Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 201 Terrace Dr Apt 1, Newark, DE 19711 Map → |
| Average household income | $24,423/yr |
| Average personal income | $7,952/yr |
| People per unit | 3.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 2% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 64% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 86% |
| One-bedroom share | 14% |
How to apply at Alder Creek
LIHTC tax-credit: units reserved for households within set income bands renting below market rate. Apply at the leasing office; you'll need steady income within limits.
- Call or visit the management office at 201 Terrace Dr Apt 1, Newark; ask if the waitlist is open and request an application.
- Gather ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and proof of all income. Applications are always free.
- Claim eligible preferences (homelessness, veteran, local residency) with documentation.
- Respond fast to interview letters; verify rent expectations against your budget (~$543/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| George Reed Village Public Housing | Newark | 1.1 km |
| Woodmont Garden Apartments PB Section 8 | Newark | 1.7 km |
| Marrows Court Apartments PB Section 8 | Newark | 2.4 km |
| Marrows Court Preservation LIHTCPB Section 8 | Newark | 2.4 km |
| Arc Hud Ii, Inc. §811 | Newark | 2.8 km |
| Arc Hud Vi, Inc. §811 | Newark | 2.8 km |
| Our Lady of Grace Apts (811) §811 PRA | Newark | 2.8 km |
| Victoria Mews Associates, L.p. §811 PRA | Newark | 3.4 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Alder Creek have?
Public Housing; Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC); Project-Based Section 8. LIHTC tax-credit: units reserved for households within set income bands renting below market rate. Apply at the leasing office; you'll need steady income within limits.
How much is rent at Alder Creek?
Residents report average rents near $543/month in HUD administrative data. Under most federal programs you pay roughly 30% of adjusted income — your actual amount depends on household income and unit size.
How do I apply at Alder Creek?
Contact the management office at 201 Terrace Dr Apt 1 in Newark. Ask whether the waitlist is open, request an application, and claim any preferences you qualify for. There is never a fee to apply for HUD-subsidized housing.