Low Income & Subsidized Housing in New Castle, DE
There are 11 subsidized and income-restricted properties in New Castle with roughly 717 assisted units — including 10 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 7 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $451 to $659 per month.
Map of subsidized housing in New Castle
Complete directory of subsidized housing in New Castle
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chelten Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 120 | — | — |
| Chelten Apartments Associates, Lp PB Section 8 | 120 | $451 | — |
| Coachmans Manor LIHTCPB Section 8 | 112 | — | — |
| Willow Chase Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 81 | — | — |
| Spencer Preservation Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 73 | — | — |
| Spencer Preservation Associates, Ll PB Section 8 | 72 | $659 | — |
| Wilton Club LIHTCPB Section 8 | 61 | — | — |
| Arbor Place I - Preservation LIHTCPB Section 8 | 43 | — | — |
| Arbor Place, Phase Iii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 24 | — | — |
| Wilton Club Associates, L.p. PB Section 8 | 7 | — | — |
| Llangollen Hope House §811 | 4 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in New Castle (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chelten Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 120 | — | — |
| Chelten Apartments Associates, Lp PB Section 8 | 120 | $451 | — |
| Coachmans Manor LIHTCPB Section 8 | 112 | — | — |
| Willow Chase Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 81 | — | — |
| Spencer Preservation Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 73 | — | — |
| Spencer Preservation Associates, Ll PB Section 8 | 72 | $659 | — |
| Wilton Club LIHTCPB Section 8 | 61 | — | — |
| Arbor Place I - Preservation LIHTCPB Section 8 | 43 | — | — |
| Arbor Place, Phase Iii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 24 | — | — |
| Wilton Club Associates, L.p. PB Section 8 | 7 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: New Castle County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for New Castle County: studio $1,397, 1-BR $1,520, 2-BR $1,810, 3-BR $2,170, 4-BR $2,423.
Full FMR table for New Castle County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in New Castle
- 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
- Claymont, DE
- Middletown, DE
- Newark, DE
- Wilmington, DE
- Dover, DE
- Seaford, DE
- Milford, DE
- Laurel, DE
- Millsboro, DE
- Lewes, DE
- Georgetown, DE
- Smyrna, DE
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.