Mifflin Meadows Public Housing Dover, DE
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Mifflin Meadows is a Public Housing community in Dover, DE with 54 units reporting 76% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $489/month on average.
54
total units
76%
occupancy
$489
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Average household income | $28,142/yr |
| Average personal income | $9,862/yr |
| People per unit | 2.9 |
| Households below 30% AMI | 59% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 83% |
| One-bedroom share | 15% |
How to apply at Mifflin Meadows
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; 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 (~$489/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Dover
- Luther Towers I of Dover PB Section 8
- Capitol Green LIHTCPB Section 8
- Sussex Green Apartments PB Section 8
- Senate View Public Housing
- Manchester Square Public Housing
- Mph -mclane Peach C Holly Sq LIHTC
- Liberty Court Perservation, Lp LIHTCPB Section 8
- Persimmon Tree LIHTCPB Section 8
- Clearfield Apts LIHTCPB Section 8
- Persimmon Tree LIHTCPB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Derby Estates/phase I Public Housing | Dover | 2.4 km |
| Kencrest Housing de 03 §811 | Wyoming | 3.3 km |
| Scattered Site Kent Co Public Housing | Dover | 5.1 km |
| Generals Greene Phase Iv LIHTCPB Section 8 | Dover | 6.7 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Mifflin Meadows 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 Mifflin Meadows?
Residents report average rents near $489/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 Mifflin Meadows?
Contact the management office 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.