Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Newark, DE
There are 25 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Newark with roughly 1,743 assisted units — including 14 project-based Section 8 buildings, 2 public housing developments, and 13 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $277 to $655 per month. Median reported wait: about 51 months.
Map of subsidized housing in Newark
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Newark
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newark Commons LIHTCPB Section 8 | 220 | — | — |
| Carrington Way PB Section 8 | 165 | $541 | — |
| Main Towers Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 150 | $432 | — |
| Liberty Terrace PB Section 8 | 108 | $471 | — |
| Marydale Retirement Village LIHTCPB Section 8 | 108 | $501 | — |
| Victoria Mews LIHTCPB Section 8 | 103 | — | — |
| Carelton Court Apartments LIHTC | 100 | — | — |
| Carleton Court Apartments LIHTC | 100 | — | — |
| Carleton Preservation Assoc PB Section 8 | 100 | $507 | — |
| Cheltenham Village LIHTCPB Section 8 | 100 | $428 | — |
| Christiana Farms LIHTCPB Section 8 | 76 | — | — |
| Christiana Farms I LIHTC | 76 | — | — |
| Our Lady of Grace Apartments LIHTC | 60 | — | — |
| Marrows Court Apartments PB Section 8 | 50 | $459 | — |
| Marrows Court Preservation LIHTCPB Section 8 | 50 | — | — |
| Alder Creek LIHTCPB Section 8Public Housing | 42 | $543 | — |
| George Reed Village Public Housing | 38 | $655 | 51 mo |
| Christiana Farms Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 18 | — | — |
| Dima Iv Inc. §811 | 18 | $322 | — |
| Woodmont Garden Apartments PB Section 8 | 18 | $277 | — |
| Arc Hud Ii, Inc. §811 | 17 | $389 | — |
| Arc Hud Iv, Inc. §811 | 14 | $423 | — |
| Arc Hud Vi, Inc. §811 | 12 | $412 | — |
| Our Lady of Grace Apts (811) §811 PRA | 0 | — | — |
| Victoria Mews Associates, L.p. §811 PRA | 0 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Newark (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newark Commons LIHTCPB Section 8 | 220 | — | — |
| Carrington Way PB Section 8 | 165 | $541 | — |
| Main Towers Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 150 | $432 | — |
| Liberty Terrace PB Section 8 | 108 | $471 | — |
| Marydale Retirement Village LIHTCPB Section 8 | 108 | $501 | — |
| Victoria Mews LIHTCPB Section 8 | 103 | — | — |
| Carleton Preservation Assoc PB Section 8 | 100 | $507 | — |
| Cheltenham Village LIHTCPB Section 8 | 100 | $428 | — |
| Christiana Farms LIHTCPB Section 8 | 76 | — | — |
| Marrows Court Apartments PB Section 8 | 50 | $459 | — |
| Marrows Court Preservation LIHTCPB Section 8 | 50 | — | — |
| Alder Creek LIHTCPB Section 8Public Housing | 42 | $543 | — |
| Christiana Farms Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 18 | — | — |
| Woodmont Garden Apartments PB Section 8 | 18 | $277 | — |
Public housing developments in Newark
Rents here are set at about 30% of household income and managed by the local housing authority. About the public housing program →
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| George Reed Village Public Housing | 38 | $655 | 51 mo |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Newark
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carelton Court Apartments LIHTC | 100 | — | — |
| Carleton Court Apartments LIHTC | 100 | — | — |
| Christiana Farms I LIHTC | 76 | — | — |
| Our Lady of Grace Apartments LIHTC | 60 | — | — |
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 Newark
- 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
- New Castle, 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.