Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Milford, DE
There are 17 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Milford with roughly 762 assisted units — including 10 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 9 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $293 to $492 per month.
Map of subsidized housing in Milford
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Milford
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silver Lake Estate Apartments PB Section 8 | 146 | $360 | — |
| Colony South LIHTCPB Section 8 | 78 | — | — |
| Brightway Commons I LIHTCPB Section 8 | 76 | — | — |
| Cascades LIHTCPB Section 8 | 76 | — | — |
| Milford Crossing LIHTCPB Section 8 | 73 | — | — |
| Valley Run LIHTC | 72 | — | — |
| Villas at Milford Crossing LIHTCPB Section 8 | 60 | — | — |
| Brightway Commons Ii LIHTC | 44 | — | — |
| Brightways Commons Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 44 | — | — |
| Marshall Manor LIHTCPB Section 8 | 36 | — | — |
| A & I Housing, Inc. PB Section 8 | 24 | $293 | — |
| Dima V Inc. §811 | 12 | — | — |
| Academy Apartments PB Section 8 | 11 | $492 | — |
| Dima X Inc. §811 | 10 | — | — |
| Brightway Commons (811) §811 PRA | 0 | — | — |
| Cascades, Llc §811 PRA | 0 | — | — |
| Colony South, L. P. (811) §811 PRA | 0 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Milford (project-based)
These buildings carry HUD Section 8 contracts attached to the units — apply at each management office rather than through the voucher waitlist. How project-based Section 8 works →
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silver Lake Estate Apartments PB Section 8 | 146 | $360 | — |
| Colony South LIHTCPB Section 8 | 78 | — | — |
| Brightway Commons I LIHTCPB Section 8 | 76 | — | — |
| Cascades LIHTCPB Section 8 | 76 | — | — |
| Milford Crossing LIHTCPB Section 8 | 73 | — | — |
| Villas at Milford Crossing LIHTCPB Section 8 | 60 | — | — |
| Brightways Commons Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 44 | — | — |
| Marshall Manor LIHTCPB Section 8 | 36 | — | — |
| A & I Housing, Inc. PB Section 8 | 24 | $293 | — |
| Academy Apartments PB Section 8 | 11 | $492 | — |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Milford
Tax-credit units rent below market rate for households within income bands (often 30–60% of Area Median Income). Understanding LIHTC →
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valley Run LIHTC | 72 | — | — |
| Brightway Commons Ii LIHTC | 44 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Kent County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Kent County: studio $1,158, 1-BR $1,165, 2-BR $1,470, 3-BR $2,044, 4-BR $2,285.
Full FMR table for Kent County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Milford
- Apply to buildings directly. Project-based Section 8, public housing, §202/§811 and LIHTC properties run their own waitlists — contact each office using the details on its page.
- Join voucher waitlists. Your regional housing authority administers Housing Choice Vouchers; ask about current openings and preferences. Step-by-step application guide →
- Document everything. ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and income proof speed up both paths.
- Stay reachable. Update your address everywhere — missed mail is the top reason applicants lose spots.
Nearby cities with low income housing
- Dover, DE
- Felton, DE
- Harrington, DE
- Smyrna, DE
- Wilmington, DE
- Newark, DE
- Seaford, DE
- Claymont, DE
- New Castle, DE
- Laurel, DE
- Millsboro, DE
- Lewes, DE
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.