Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Millsboro, DE
There are 12 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Millsboro with roughly 521 assisted units — including 8 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 $393 to $417 per month.
Map of subsidized housing in Millsboro
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Millsboro
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mill Chase Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 74 | — | — |
| Lingo Creek Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 72 | — | — |
| Foster Commons LIHTC | 60 | — | — |
| Long Neck Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 60 | — | — |
| Brandywine Station Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 56 | — | — |
| Millsboro Village LIHTCPB Section 8 | 50 | — | — |
| Millsboro Village I LIHTCPB Section 8 | 50 | $393 | — |
| Village at Iron Branch LIHTC | 38 | — | — |
| Brandywine 850 PB Section 8 | 31 | $417 | — |
| Old Landing Apartments Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 30 | — | — |
| Brandywine 811 §811 PRA | 0 | — | — |
| Old Landing Ii Lp (811) §811 PRA | 0 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Millsboro (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mill Chase Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 74 | — | — |
| Lingo Creek Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 72 | — | — |
| Long Neck Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 60 | — | — |
| Brandywine Station Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 56 | — | — |
| Millsboro Village LIHTCPB Section 8 | 50 | — | — |
| Millsboro Village I LIHTCPB Section 8 | 50 | $393 | — |
| Brandywine 850 PB Section 8 | 31 | $417 | — |
| Old Landing Apartments Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 30 | — | — |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Millsboro
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foster Commons LIHTC | 60 | — | — |
| Village at Iron Branch LIHTC | 38 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Sussex County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Sussex County: studio $1,059, 1-BR $1,066, 2-BR $1,399, 3-BR $1,757, 4-BR $2,172.
Full FMR table for Sussex County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Millsboro
- 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
- Bridgeville, DE
- Delmar, DE
- Georgetown, DE
- Laurel, DE
- Lewes, DE
- Milton, DE
- Rehoboth Beach, DE
- Seaford, DE
- Selbyville, DE
- Wilmington, DE
- Dover, DE
- Newark, DE
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.