Manchester Square Public Housing Dover, DE
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Manchester Square is a Public Housing community in Dover, DE with 113 units reporting 96% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $488/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 21 months.
113
total units
96%
occupancy
$488
avg resident rent
21 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 765 Bacon Ave # 1, Dover, DE 19901 Map → |
| Average household income | $24,609/yr |
| Average personal income | $8,178/yr |
| People per unit | 3 |
| Moved in within last year | 18% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 59% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 84% |
| One-bedroom share | 6% |
How to apply at Manchester Square
Public housing: owned by the local housing authority, with rents set at about 30% of household income. Apply through the authority.
- Call or visit the management office at 765 Bacon Ave # 1, Dover; 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 (~$488/mo average here).
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- Liberty Court Perservation, Lp LIHTCPB Section 8
- Persimmon Tree LIHTCPB Section 8
- Clearfield Apts LIHTCPB Section 8
- Persimmon Tree LIHTCPB Section 8
- River Chase LIHTCPB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Luther Towers Ii of Dover PB Section 8 | Dover | 1.1 km |
| Luther Towers Iii §202 Senior | Dover | 1.1 km |
| Luther Towers Iv §202 Senior | Dover | 1.1 km |
| Laurels LIHTCPB Section 8 | Dover | 1.4 km |
| East Lake Gardens LIHTCPB Section 8 | Dover | 1.4 km |
| Walker Woods Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | Dover | 1.4 km |
| Willis Road LIHTCPB Section 8 | Dover | 1.4 km |
| Scattered Site Ii Public Housing | Dover | 1.4 km |
← All subsidized housing in Dover
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Manchester Square have?
Public Housing. Public housing: owned by the local housing authority, with rents set at about 30% of household income. Apply through the authority.
How much is rent at Manchester Square?
Residents report average rents near $488/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 Manchester Square?
Contact the management office at 765 Bacon Ave # 1 in Dover. 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.