Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Seaford, DE
There are 17 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Seaford with roughly 828 assisted units — including 11 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 12 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $323 to $515 per month.
Map of subsidized housing in Seaford
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Seaford
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seaford Meadows Preservation Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 121 | — | — |
| Seaford Meadows Apartments PB Section 8 | 120 | $515 | — |
| Meadowbridge Apartments LIHTC | 104 | — | — |
| Woodland Mills I Aka Woodland Preservation LIHTCPB Section 8 | 97 | — | — |
| Chandler Heights Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 88 | $323 | — |
| Greenside Manor LIHTCPB Section 8 | 40 | — | — |
| Seaford Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 37 | — | — |
| Hampton Circle LIHTCPB Section 8 | 35 | — | — |
| Yorktowne Woods LIHTCPB Section 8 | 35 | — | — |
| Herring Ridge LIHTCPB Section 8 | 34 | — | — |
| Woodland Mills Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 32 | — | — |
| Chandler Heights Ii LIHTC | 28 | — | — |
| Virginia Crest Village §202 Senior | 27 | $362 | — |
| Williamsburg Manor LIHTCPB Section 8 | 26 | — | — |
| Seaford Neighborhood §811 | 4 | — | — |
| Chandler Heights Ii (811) §811 PRA | 0 | — | — |
| Meadowbridge Associates, L.p. (811) §811 PRA | 0 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Seaford (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seaford Meadows Preservation Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 121 | — | — |
| Seaford Meadows Apartments PB Section 8 | 120 | $515 | — |
| Woodland Mills I Aka Woodland Preservation LIHTCPB Section 8 | 97 | — | — |
| Chandler Heights Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 88 | $323 | — |
| Greenside Manor LIHTCPB Section 8 | 40 | — | — |
| Seaford Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 37 | — | — |
| Hampton Circle LIHTCPB Section 8 | 35 | — | — |
| Yorktowne Woods LIHTCPB Section 8 | 35 | — | — |
| Herring Ridge LIHTCPB Section 8 | 34 | — | — |
| Woodland Mills Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 32 | — | — |
| Williamsburg Manor LIHTCPB Section 8 | 26 | — | — |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Seaford
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meadowbridge Apartments LIHTC | 104 | — | — |
| Chandler Heights Ii LIHTC | 28 | — | — |
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 Seaford
- 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
- Millsboro, DE
- Milton, DE
- Rehoboth Beach, 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.