Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Rehoboth Beach, DE

There are 3 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Rehoboth Beach with roughly 188 assisted units — including 3 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 3 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data.

3
assisted properties
188
subsidized units
typical rent
median wait

Map of subsidized housing in Rehoboth Beach

Complete directory of subsidized housing in Rehoboth Beach

PropertyUnitsAvg rentReported wait
East Atlantic Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 94
East Atlantic Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 70
East Atlantic Annex LIHTCPB Section 8 24

Section 8 apartments in Rehoboth Beach (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 →

PropertyUnitsAvg rentReported wait
East Atlantic Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 94
East Atlantic Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 70
East Atlantic Annex LIHTCPB Section 8 24

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 Rehoboth Beach

  1. 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.
  2. Join voucher waitlists. Your regional housing authority administers Housing Choice Vouchers; ask about current openings and preferences. Step-by-step application guide →
  3. Document everything. ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and income proof speed up both paths.
  4. Stay reachable. Update your address everywhere — missed mail is the top reason applicants lose spots.

Nearby cities with low income housing

Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.