Affordable & Low-Income Housing in Delaware
254 affordable buildingsin 24 cities and towns
Delaware has 254 income-restricted buildings in 24 cities and towns — Wilmington has the most on this list (80). Pick a city for the map and phone numbers. These are HUD, USDA, and tax-credit records — not a vacancy list.
Cities with the most buildings
All cities and towns
- Wilmington (80)
- Dover (31)
- Newark (19)
- Milford (15)
- Laurel (14)
- Seaford (14)
- Millsboro (11)
- Lewes (8)
- Georgetown (7)
- New Castle (7)
- Smyrna (7)
- Bridgeville (5)
- Harrington (5)
- Milton (5)
- Selbyville (5)
- Claymont (4)
- Delmar (4)
- Middletown (4)
- Felton (3)
- Rehoboth Beach (2)
- Camden Wyoming (1)
- Greenwood (1)
- Harbeson (1)
- Townsend (1)
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there affordable housing in Delaware?
Yes — this directory lists 254 income-restricted buildings across 24 Delaware cities and towns: tax-credit, public housing, Section 8, senior, and USDA rural rentals. Lists do not show vacancies.
Which cities in Delaware have affordable housing?
Every Delaware city and town with listed buildings is on this page. Cities with the most listed buildings include Wilmington, Dover, Newark, Milford, Laurel. Open a city for the map, ZIP codes, and phone numbers.
How do I find Section 8 housing in Delaware?
Pick a city, then use the Section 8 filter on the results. That shows project-based Section 8 buildings. For a Housing Choice Voucher, apply with the local housing authority and estimate rent share on the Section 8 calculator. Search by ZIP if you already know it.
Do Delaware affordable housing lists show vacancies?
No. DE building lists on this site come from HUD and USDA files. Call each property or housing authority to ask about openings and waiting lists.
People Also Ask
How do I apply for low-income housing in Delaware?
Search a Delaware ZIP or city, open a building, and call the number. Public housing applications go to the housing authority. Project-based Section 8 and tax-credit apartments take applications at the building or its manager. Voucher waitlists are separate.
What is the income limit for affordable housing in Delaware?
HUD sets income limits by metro or county, not one number for all of Delaware. Open a ZIP page for the current 30% / 50% / 80% table for that area. Limits change each fiscal year.
How long is the Section 8 waiting list in Delaware?
Delaware has many housing authorities, each with its own voucher and public housing lists. Some stay closed for years. This site does not publish a statewide wait time. Call the authority that serves your city, or start from a ZIP page.
Can I use Section 8 in any DE city?
A Housing Choice Voucher is often portable after you lease up, but you still apply with a housing authority that has an open list. Project-based Section 8 stays with a specific building. Use this directory to find those buildings by city or ZIP.