Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Delaware
305 assisted properties with about 17,123 subsidized units, drawn from HUD administrative records. Typical tenant-paid rent across them averages around $416/mo.
183
PB Section 8 buildings
20
public housing developments
178
LIHTC tax-credit properties
20
cities with inventory
Largest cities for low income housing in Delaware
| City | Properties | Assisted units | Avg rent range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wilmington | 98 | 6,192 | $141–$657 |
| Dover | 37 | 2,142 | $326–$489 |
| Newark | 25 | 1,743 | $277–$655 |
| Seaford | 17 | 828 | $323–$515 |
| Claymont | 5 | 819 | $514–$579 |
| Milford | 17 | 762 | $293–$492 |
| New Castle | 11 | 717 | $451–$659 |
| Laurel | 13 | 706 | $243–$434 |
| Millsboro | 12 | 521 | $393–$417 |
| Lewes | 13 | 408 | $356–$410 |
| Georgetown | 9 | 406 | $471–$471 |
| Middletown | 7 | 375 | $455–$505 |
| Smyrna | 7 | 259 | — |
| Harrington | 5 | 194 | $470–$470 |
| Rehoboth Beach | 3 | 188 | — |
| Milton | 6 | 168 | $289–$385 |
| Delmar | 4 | 160 | — |
| Bridgeville | 4 | 120 | $364–$364 |
| Selbyville | 3 | 100 | $513–$513 |
| Felton | 3 | 72 | — |
All cities with subsidized housing in Delaware
Grouped alphabetically; every listing links to its full city database page.
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Fair Market Rents by county
| County | Tracked properties | 2-BR FMR |
|---|---|---|
| New Castle County | 136 | $1,810 |
| Sussex County | 84 | $1,399 |
| Kent County | 63 | $1,470 |
| Missing, Delaware | 22 | — |
Housing agencies operating in Delaware
- Wilmington Housing Authority (12,347 units)
- New Castle County Housing Authority (7,714 units)
- Delaware State Housing Authority (5,180 units)
- Dover Housing Authority (1,884 units)
- Newark Housing Authority (1,104 units)
- Delaware State Housing Authority (873 units)