DERBY ESTATES/Phase I — Income-Restricted Housing in Dover, DE 19904
16 Glenwood Dr, Dover, DE 19904
3 units
- Apply through Dover Housing Authority
Housing authority: (302) 678-1965Directions
How to apply
- Apply through Dover Housing Authority. They run this development and take applications.
- Call the housing authority at (302) 678-1965.
- These records do not show openings — call to confirm vacancies and waiting lists.
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Rents and income limits in 19904
- Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
- $1,570/mo
- Income needed to pay it at 30% of income
- $62,800/yr
- Renters in 19904 paying 30% or more of income on rent
- 58%
Income limits (2026)
Dover, DE area · median family income $112,100. Your household's yearly income before taxes must be at or below the limit.
| People | Extremely low 30% | Very low 50% | Low 80% |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $22,650 | $37,700 | $60,350 |
| 2 | $25,900 | $43,100 | $69,000 |
| 3 | $29,150 | $48,500 | $77,600 |
| 4 | $33,000 | $53,900 | $86,200 |
| 5 | $38,680 | $58,200 | $93,100 |
| 6 | $44,360 | $62,500 | $100,000 |
| 7 | $50,040 | $66,850 | $106,900 |
| 8 | $55,720 | $71,150 | $113,800 |
Section 8 vouchers: up to the 50% limit, and most go to households under 30%. Public housing: up to 80%. Tax-credit apartments: usually up to 60% of median income, between the 50% and 80% columns.
Fair market rents (2027)
HUD's estimate of rent plus utilities for a modest home. Housing authorities set Section 8 voucher limits from it.
| Size | 19904 | Wider area |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,240 | $1,286 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,250 | $1,294 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,570 | $1,629 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,160 | $2,244 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,500 | $2,590 |
Wider area = Dover, DE. Two-bedroom fair market rents in 12 nearby ZIPs range from $1,370 (19936) to $2,000 (19979).
Census figures for 19904 (2020–2024 average): median rent $1,370. Median household income $66,908. 38% of homes are rented. 58% of renters pay 30% or more of their income on rent, and 27% pay half or more.
Census median rent is what renters here actually pay, including long-term leases. Fair market rent is HUD's estimate for a modest apartment available now.
Sources: HUD income limits FY2026; HUD Fair Market Rents FY2027 (Small Area FMR for ZIP figures); U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year 2020–2024. Each program and building can set its own limits — confirm with the property.
Estimate your Section 8 rent share
Project-based Section 8 is on the buildings above. A Housing Choice Voucher is different: you apply with the housing authority, then find a landlord who takes it. Your share of rent is based on income — not always 30%. The calculator uses 19904's fair market rent.
Estimate your Section 8 rent share for 19904Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply to DERBY ESTATES/Phase I?
Apply through Dover Housing Authority, which runs DERBY ESTATES/Phase I. Call (302) 678-1965. Do not treat a walk-up at the building as the application. These records do not show openings.
Is DERBY ESTATES/Phase I Section 8 housing?
DERBY ESTATES/Phase I is public housing, not a project-based Section 8 contract. Apply with the housing authority. A Housing Choice Voucher is a separate program.
How many units are at DERBY ESTATES/Phase I?
Public records list 3 units at DERBY ESTATES/Phase I in Dover, DE 19904. That is a building size, not a count of open apartments.
Are there other affordable apartments near DERBY ESTATES/Phase I?
Yes — this page lists other income-restricted buildings in 19904 and nearby ZIP codes. Open a nearby card for the address and phone. Lists still do not show vacancies.
People Also Ask
How do I get into DERBY ESTATES/Phase I?
Call the number on this page and ask about the waiting list or how to apply at DERBY ESTATES/Phase I in Dover, DE 19904. Public housing is through the housing authority. Bring ID and income documents when they tell you to. This site cannot submit an application for you.
How do I qualify for affordable housing in Dover, DE 19904?
Most income-restricted buildings in Dover, DE 19904 serve households at or below 50% or 80% of area median income. HUD's 2026 very low-income (50%) limit for a 1-person household is $37,700, and $53,900 for a 4-person household. Public housing can go up to 80% ($60,350 for 1 person). Each building sets its own cap — call to confirm before you apply. Citizenship, household size, and local preferences can also apply.
What is the income limit for low-income housing in Dover, DE 19904?
For many programs in Dover, DE 19904, the 2026 HUD very low-income (50%) limit is $37,700 a year for 1 person and $53,900 for 4 people. The low-income (80%) limit is $60,350 for 1 person. Tax-credit buildings often use 60% of median income. Confirm with the property — they can be stricter.
How much rent do you pay for low-income housing in Dover, DE 19904?
In public housing and most Section 8 in Dover, DE 19904, tenants typically pay about 30% of adjusted income. HUD's 2027 fair market rent for a 2-bedroom near Dover, DE 19904 is $1,570 a month (rent plus utilities for a modest unit). Tax-credit apartments use set rents below market, not always 30% of income. Call the building for the actual rent; this site is not a vacancy or price list.
Does DERBY ESTATES/Phase I take Section 8 vouchers?
This file does not say that DERBY ESTATES/Phase I has a project-based Section 8 contract. Some landlords in Dover, DE 19904 accept Housing Choice Vouchers; you have to ask. Apply for a voucher with the housing authority, then call DERBY ESTATES/Phase I.
Sources: HUD LIHTC database, 2024 (released Apr 2026); HUD Multifamily Assisted Properties, Oct 2026; HUD Public Housing Developments, Oct 2026. Not affiliated with HUD or USDA. Details can be out of date — confirm with the property before applying. Report a correction.