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Arc HUD I — Income-Restricted Housing in Lewes, DE 19958

3676 South State Street, Lewes, DE 19958

HUD 811 (disability)

13 units · 1 BR · People with disabilities

Leasing office: (302) 996-9400Directions

How to apply

  1. Call the leasing office at (302) 996-9400 to ask about applying, vacancies, and waiting lists.
  2. These records do not show openings — call to confirm vacancies and waiting lists.

At this building

Opened
1997
Bedrooms
13 1 bedroom
HUD inspection
HUD inspection score: 94/100 (May 2025) HUD inspects subsidized buildings on a 0–100 scale. This is a snapshot, not a pass/fail grade.

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Rents and income limits in 19958

Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
$1,950/mo
Income needed to pay it at 30% of income
$78,000/yr
Renters in 19958 paying 30% or more of income on rent
52%

Income limits (2026)

Sussex County, DE area · median family income $103,200. Your household's yearly income before taxes must be at or below the limit.

PeopleExtremely low 30%Very low 50%Low 80%
1$21,700$36,150$57,800
2$24,800$41,300$66,050
3$27,900$46,450$74,300
4$33,000$51,600$82,550
5$38,680$55,750$89,200
6$44,360$59,900$95,800
7$50,040$64,000$102,400
8$55,720$68,150$109,000

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.

Size19958Wider area
Studio$1,480$1,140
1 bedroom$1,490$1,147
2 bedrooms$1,950$1,498
3 bedrooms$2,400$1,843
4 bedrooms$2,890$2,222

Wider area = Sussex County, DE. Two-bedroom fair market rents in 4 nearby ZIPs range from $1,550 (19939) to $1,710 (19971).

Census figures for 19958 (2020–2024 average): median rent $1,555. Median household income $97,197. 16% of homes are rented. 52% of renters pay 30% or more of their income on rent, and 26% 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 19958's fair market rent.

Estimate your Section 8 rent share for 19958

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I apply to Arc HUD I?

Call (302) 996-9400 and ask about applying, vacancies, and waiting lists at Arc HUD I in Lewes, DE 19958. These records do not show openings.

Is Arc HUD I Section 8 housing?

Arc HUD I is listed with a HUD-assisted or project-based Section 8 contract. The subsidy stays with the apartment. A Housing Choice Voucher is different — you apply with the housing authority. Confirm the program when you call.

How many units are at Arc HUD I?

Public records list 13 units at Arc HUD I in Lewes, DE 19958. That is a building size, not a count of open apartments.

Are there other affordable apartments near Arc HUD I?

Yes — this page lists other income-restricted buildings in 19958 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 Arc HUD I?

Call the number on this page and ask about the waiting list or how to apply at Arc HUD I in Lewes, DE 19958. 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 Lewes, DE 19958?

Most income-restricted buildings in Lewes, DE 19958 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 $36,150, and $51,600 for a 4-person household. Public housing can go up to 80% ($57,800 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 Lewes, DE 19958?

For many programs in Lewes, DE 19958, the 2026 HUD very low-income (50%) limit is $36,150 a year for 1 person and $51,600 for 4 people. The low-income (80%) limit is $57,800 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 Lewes, DE 19958?

In public housing and most Section 8 in Lewes, DE 19958, tenants typically pay about 30% of adjusted income. HUD's 2027 fair market rent for a 2-bedroom near Lewes, DE 19958 is $1,950 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 Arc HUD I take Section 8 vouchers?

Arc HUD I is listed with project-based Section 8 or HUD assistance — the subsidy is on the unit, so you usually apply at the building rather than bringing a tenant voucher. Ask when you call whether they also accept Housing Choice Vouchers.

Sources: HUD LIHTC database, 2024 (released Apr 2026); HUD Multifamily Assisted Properties, Oct 2026; USDA Rural Development multifamily, Oct 2026. Not affiliated with HUD or USDA. Details can be out of date — confirm with the property before applying. Report a correction.