Cheltenham Village LIHTCPB Section 8 Newark, DE

Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025

Cheltenham Village is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Newark, DE with 100 units reporting 91% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $428/month on average.

100
total units
91%
occupancy
$428
avg resident rent
reported wait

Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)

Program(s)Project-Based Section 8, Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC)
Address1201 Kingston Bldg, Newark, DE 19702 Map →
Average household income$17,948/yr
Average personal income$6,635/yr
People per unit2.7
Moved in within last year8%
Households below 30% AMI79%
Households below 50% AMI95%
One-bedroom share12%

How to apply at Cheltenham Village

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.

  1. Call or visit the management office at 1201 Kingston Bldg, Newark; ask if the waitlist is open and request an application.
  2. Gather ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and proof of all income. Applications are always free.
  3. Claim eligible preferences (homelessness, veteran, local residency) with documentation.
  4. Respond fast to interview letters; verify rent expectations against your budget (~$428/mo average here).

Other subsidized housing in Newark

Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)

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Spencer Preservation Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8New Castle2.8 km
Spencer Preservation Associates, Ll PB Section 8New Castle2.8 km
Llangollen Hope House §811New Castle3.4 km
Wilton Club LIHTCPB Section 8New Castle3.5 km
Wilton Club Associates, L.p. PB Section 8New Castle3.5 km

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Frequently asked questions

What kind of subsidy does Cheltenham Village have?
Project-Based Section 8; Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC). 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 Cheltenham Village?
Residents report average rents near $428/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 Cheltenham Village?
Contact the management office at 1201 Kingston Bldg 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.

Figures from HUD's Picture of Subsidized Households (FY2025) and/or LIHTC database (2024); administrative averages that may lag current conditions. Equal Housing Opportunity. This site is not affiliated with HUD or the property owner.