Renting · Section 8
Data from November 2026
Renting in New Castle County, Delaware
New Castle County has a HUD fair market rent of $1,860 a month for 2 bedrooms (Fiscal year 2027). Renter households here pay a typical rent of $1,448 a month (Average 2020–2024). Paying the fair market rent without going over 30% of income takes $35.77 an hour, full time.
Four numbers to start with
- Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
- $1,860
- a month, HUD, Fiscal year 2027
- 8% more than in Delaware
- Typical rent
- $1,448
- a month, Census, Average 2020–2024
- 3% more than in Delaware
- Wage needed
- $35.77
- an hour, 2 bedrooms
- Or $74,400 a year, to spend no more than 30% of income on rent.
- Rent-burdened households
- 48%
- spend 30% or more of income on rent
- 4% less than in Delaware
Only here
Renting in New Castle County: what sets it apart
What this place has that others do not, from public data, most unusual first.
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New Castle County has the highest typical rent in its area: $1,448, more than any of its 2 neighboring counties; next is Kent County ($1,354).
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Average 2020–2024).
Fair market rent
What HUD sets for each size
Every year HUD (the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development) publishes a Fair Market Rent (FMR) for each home size in New Castle County. It is used to work out how much a Section 8 voucher covers. The table shows what you need to earn to pay it without spending more than 30% of income.
The fair market rent covers rent plus basic utilities, except the phone. HUD generally sets it at the 40th percentile: 4 in 10 standard-quality homes rented recently cost less. 24 CFR §888.113(a)
According to Zillow (ZORI), the typical asking rent in New Castle County was $1,863 a month in September 2026: 3.1% more than 12 months ago. It is an index of market listings, not a HUD limit. Zillow data
| Size | Fair rent per month | Hourly wage | Income needed per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,438 | $27.65 | $57,520 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,558 | $29.96 | $62,320 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,860 | $35.77 | $74,400 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,216 | $42.62 | $88,640 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,445 | $47.02 | $97,800 |
HUD area: Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD MSA. Source: HUD, Fiscal year 2027
By ZIP code
The fair market rent for your ZIP code
HUD also publishes fair market rents by ZIP code (Small Area FMRs) for 29 ZIP codes in New Castle County (Fiscal year 2027). Type yours to see it.
For 2 bedrooms they run from $1,570 in 19804 to $2,270 in 19701. 13 ZIP codes are above the county's fair market rent ($1,860).
Where HUD designates these areas, or where the housing agency chooses to use them, the voucher is figured on the ZIP code's rent instead of the county's. Ask your agency which one it uses. 24 CFR §982.503(a)(1)
| 19701 | $1,760 | $1,900 | $2,270 | $2,700 | $2,980 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19702 | $1,540 | $1,670 | $1,990 | $2,370 | $2,620 |
| 19703 | $1,310 | $1,420 | $1,690 | $2,010 | $2,220 |
| 19706 | $1,390 | $1,510 | $1,800 | $2,140 | $2,370 |
| 19707 | $1,500 | $1,620 | $1,940 | $2,310 | $2,590 |
| 19709 | $1,560 | $1,690 | $2,020 | $2,410 | $2,650 |
| 19710 | $1,400 | $1,520 | $1,810 | $2,160 | $2,440 |
| 19711 | $1,470 | $1,590 | $1,900 | $2,260 | $2,500 |
| 19713 | $1,300 | $1,410 | $1,680 | $2,000 | $2,210 |
| 19716 | $1,400 | $1,520 | $1,810 | $2,160 | $2,380 |
| 19717 | $1,470 | $1,590 | $1,900 | $2,260 | $2,500 |
| 19720 | $1,260 | $1,370 | $1,630 | $1,940 | $2,140 |
| 19730 | $1,280 | $1,390 | $1,660 | $1,980 | $2,180 |
| 19731 | $1,560 | $1,690 | $2,020 | $2,410 | $2,650 |
| 19732 | $1,720 | $1,860 | $2,230 | $2,650 | $2,930 |
| 19733 | $1,360 | $1,470 | $1,750 | $2,090 | $2,300 |
| 19734 | $1,450 | $1,570 | $1,870 | $2,230 | $2,460 |
| 19735 | $1,400 | $1,520 | $1,810 | $2,160 | $2,380 |
| 19736 | $1,680 | $1,820 | $2,170 | $2,590 | $2,850 |
| 19801 | $1,290 | $1,400 | $1,670 | $1,990 | $2,190 |
| 19802 | $1,240 | $1,350 | $1,610 | $1,920 | $2,120 |
| 19803 | $1,740 | $1,880 | $2,250 | $2,680 | $2,960 |
| 19804 | $1,210 | $1,310 | $1,570 | $1,870 | $2,060 |
| 19805 | $1,220 | $1,320 | $1,580 | $1,880 | $2,080 |
| 19806 | $1,380 | $1,500 | $1,790 | $2,130 | $2,350 |
| 19807 | $1,680 | $1,820 | $2,170 | $2,590 | $2,850 |
| 19808 | $1,360 | $1,470 | $1,760 | $2,100 | $2,310 |
| 19809 | $1,400 | $1,520 | $1,810 | $2,160 | $2,380 |
| 19810 | $1,450 | $1,570 | $1,880 | $2,240 | $2,470 |
- 19701 $2,270$2,700
- 19702 $1,990$2,370
- 19703 $1,690$2,010
- 19706 $1,800$2,140
- 19707 $1,940$2,310
- 19709 $2,020$2,410
- 19710 $1,810$2,160
- 19711 $1,900$2,260
- 19713 $1,680$2,000
- 19716 $1,810$2,160
- 19717 $1,900$2,260
- 19720 $1,630$1,940
- 19730 $1,660$1,980
- 19731 $2,020$2,410
- 19732 $2,230$2,650
- 19733 $1,750$2,090
- 19734 $1,870$2,230
- 19735 $1,810$2,160
- 19736 $2,170$2,590
- 19801 $1,670$1,990
- 19802 $1,610$1,920
- 19803 $2,250$2,680
- 19804 $1,570$1,870
- 19805 $1,580$1,880
- 19806 $1,790$2,130
- 19807 $2,170$2,590
- 19808 $1,760$2,100
- 19809 $1,810$2,160
- 19810 $1,880$2,240
Source: Small Area Fair Market Rents (HUD) Fiscal year 2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents (HUD) (external site)
Rent burden
How many households spend too much
HUD counts rent as a burden when it reaches 30% of income or more. In New Castle County, 48% of renter households are in that position; in Delaware, 50%, and nationwide, 51% (Average 2020–2024, Census).
Paying too much rent leaves little for food, transportation and savings. If that is you, the agencies below can guide you for free.
48%
of renter households spend 30% or more of their income on rent.
69,449 households rent in New Castle County
- Spend half or more of their income 24%
- Spend 30% or more, but less than half 24%
- Spend less than 30% 52%
Compared with the state and the country
- New Castle 48%
- Delaware 50%
- United States 51%
Low-income apartments
Low-income apartments in New Castle County
HUD lists 132 properties with homes for low-income households in New Castle County: tax-credit apartments (LIHTC), HUD-assisted buildings and public housing. They run from the most low-income homes to the fewest.
- with tax credits (LIHTC)
- 63
- HUD-assisted
- 71
- public housing
- 11
9,946 homes in all; 6,679 of them low-income, according to HUD.
- Mid City Public housing 325 E 5th St, Wilmington 19801 306 low-income homes · Run by Wilmington Housing Authority · Average payment: $385 a month · Average wait: 51 months · (302) 429-6701
- Bnai Brith House-de HUD-assisted 8000 Society Dr, Claymont 19703 209 homes, 208 low-income · For older adults · (302) 798-6846
- Crestview Apts Public housing 2700 N Market St, Wilmington 19802 191 homes, 188 low-income · Run by Wilmington Housing Authority · Average payment: $390 a month · Average wait: 28 months · (302) 429-6701
- Southbridge Public housing 718 Townsend Pl, Wilmington 19801 182 homes, 180 low-income · Run by Wilmington Housing Authority · Average payment: $408 a month · Average wait: 61 months · (302) 429-6701
- Luther Towers I & II HUD-assisted 1420 N Franklin St, Wilmington 19806 365 homes, 174 low-income · For older adults · (302) 654-4491
- Northeast Public housing 1301 E 27th St, Wilmington 19802 173 homes, 170 low-income · Run by Wilmington Housing Authority · (302) 429-6701
- Windsor Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 500 N Walnut St, Wilmington 19801 169 low-income homes · Studio: 52 · 1 bd: 117 · In service since 2001 · For older adults · (302) 656-1354
- Carrington Way HUD-assisted 10 Kimberton Dr, Newark 19713 165 low-income homes · For families · (302) 368-0116
- H. Fletcher Brown Mansion Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 1005 N Franklin St, Wilmington 19806 208 homes, 160 low-income · For older adults · (302) 575-0250
- Farrand Village Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 16 Deville Cir, Wilmington 19808 165 homes, 159 low-income · In service since 2003 · (320) 998-5966
- Terry Apts HUD-assisted 2400 N Broom St, Wilmington 19802 161 homes, 159 low-income · For older adults · (302) 655-6661
- Quaker Hill Place HUD-assisted 200 N Washington St, Wilmington 19801 151 homes, 150 low-income · For older adults · (302) 571-0100
- Bethel Villa HUD-assisted 400 E 5th St, Wilmington 19801 150 low-income homes · For families · (302) 426-9688
- Main Towers Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 330 E Main St, Newark 19711 150 low-income homes · 1 bd: 150 · In service since 2016 · For older adults · (302) 737-9574
- Stoneybrook Townhomes HUD-assisted 113 Clearbrook Ct, Claymont 19703 146 homes, 145 low-income · For families · (302) 798-3446
- Central YMCA Tax credit (LIHTC) 501 W 11th St, Wilmington 19801 180 homes, 144 low-income · In service since 2004
- The Antonian HUD-assisted 1701 W 10th St, Wilmington 19805 136 low-income homes · For older adults · (302) 421-3757
- Cynwyd Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 1302 Cynwyd Club Dr, Wilmington 19808 131 homes, 130 low-income · In service since 2002 · (302) 995-6152
- Chelten Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 431 Old Forge Rd, New Castle 19720 120 low-income homes · In service since 2018 · For older adults · (302) 322-6323
- Baynard Apts Public housing 309 W 18th St, Wilmington 19802 113 homes, 112 low-income · Run by Wilmington Housing Authority · Average payment: $390 a month · Average wait: 31 months · (302) 429-6701
- Coachmans Manor Tax credit (LIHTC) 401 Carriage Way, New Castle 19720 112 homes, 111 low-income · In service since 2000
- Liberty Terrace HUD-assisted 100 Liberty Ter, Newark 19702 108 low-income homes · For older adults · (302) 322-8953
- Marydale Retirement Village HUD-assisted Jeandell Dr., Newark 19713 108 low-income homes · For older adults · (302) 368-2784
- Scattered Sites South Public housing 511 W 7th St, Wilmington 19801 108 low-income homes · Run by Wilmington Housing Authority · Average payment: $499 a month · Average wait: 46 months · Homes at several sites · (302) 429-6701
- Woodlea Apartments HUD-assisted 5500 Fairmont Dr, Wilmington 19808 102 low-income homes · For older adults · (302) 737-5616
- Scattered Sites North Public housing 3000 N West St, Wilmington 19802 101 low-income homes · Run by Wilmington Housing Authority · Average payment: $638 a month · Average wait: 40 months · Homes at several sites · (302) 429-6701
- Carleton Court Apartments HUD-assisted 2201 Southway Dr, Newark 19713 100 low-income homes · For older adults · (302) 454-1800
- Cheltenham Village HUD-assisted 1201 Kingston, Newark 19702 100 low-income homes · For families · (302) 322-8959
- River Commons Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 200 N Poplar St, Wilmington 19801 116 homes, 92 low-income · In service since 2003 · (302) 654-2196
- Lincoln Towers Tax credit (LIHTC) 1800 N Dupont St, Wilmington 19806 88 homes, 87 low-income · 1 bd: 79 · 2 bd: 8 · In service since 2014
- Fairfield Commons Tax credit (LIHTC) 100 Fairfield Ct, Middletown 19709 81 homes, 80 low-income · In service since 1997
- Willow Chase Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 500 Blair Ct, New Castle 19720 81 homes, 80 low-income · In service since 1996
- Christiana Village HUD-assisted 713B W 4th St, Wilmington 19801 77 low-income homes · For families · (302) 427-0403
- Sacred Heart Village I HUD-assisted 917 N Monroe St, Wilmington 19801 77 low-income homes · For older adults · (302) 652-5523
- West Court Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 3201 Lancaster Ave, Wilmington 19805 79 homes, 75 low-income · In service since 2004 · (302) 652-3953
- Christiana Farms Tax credit (LIHTC) 215 Christiana Farms Pl, Newark 19702 76 homes, 75 low-income · 1 bd: 16 · 2 bd: 52 · 3 bd: 8 · In service since 1996
- Compton Towne House HUD-assisted 841 Towne Ct, Wilmington 19801 75 low-income homes · For families · (302) 571-0217
- Spencer Apts HUD-assisted 32 Fairhaven Ct, New Castle 19720 73 homes, 72 low-income · For families · (302) 322-2949
- Spencer Preservation Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 37 Fairhaven Ct, New Castle 19720 73 homes, 72 low-income · In service since 2005
- Clayton Court Tax credit (LIHTC) 502 N Dupont St, Wilmington 19805 72 low-income homes · In service since 2009
- Clayton Courts HUD-assisted 504 N Dupont St, Wilmington 19805 72 low-income homes · For families · (302) 571-8295
- Riverview Place Apts I Tax credit (LIHTC) 1 Golden Acres Dr, Wilmington 19809 71 low-income homes · 1 bd: 24 · 2 bd: 47 · In service since 1993
- New Village of Eastlake Public housing 929 E 23rd St, Wilmington 19802 71 homes, 70 low-income · Run by Wilmington Housing Authority · Average payment: $518 a month · Average wait: 68 months · (302) 429-6701
- Greenlawn Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 910 Janvier Ct, Middletown 19709 70 low-income homes · In service since 1997
- Middletown Trace Apartments HUD-assisted 66 New St, Middletown 19709 65 low-income homes · For families · (302) 378-4611
- Middletown Trace Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 67 New St, Middletown 19709 66 homes, 63 low-income · 1 bd: 30 · 2 bd: 15 · 3 bd: 20 · In service since 2008
- Wilton Club Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 113 Hetherton Ln, New Castle 19720 61 homes, 60 low-income · 2 bd: 42 · 3 bd: 18 · In service since 1993 · For families · (302) 325-4311
- West Center Place HUD-assisted 630 N Madison St, Wilmington 19801 56 homes, 55 low-income · For families
- Compton Park Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 650 N Walnut St, Wilmington 19801 55 low-income homes · 1 bd: 22 · 2 bd: 33 · In service since 2008 · For families · (302) 654-4369
- West Center Village Tax credit (LIHTC) 606 Jefferson St, Wilmington 19801 55 low-income homes · In service since 2011
- West Center Village HUD-assisted 612 W 7th St, Wilmington 19801 55 low-income homes · For families · (302) 427-9377
- Maplewood Elderly Housing HUD-assisted 501 S Clayton St, Wilmington 19805 52 homes, 51 low-income · For older adults · (302) 421-9198
- Rodney Court Tax credit (LIHTC) 1100 Pennsylvania Ave, Wilmington 19806 51 homes, 50 low-income · In service since 2003
- Marrows Court HUD-assisted 101 Whitherspoon Ln, Newark 19713 50 low-income homes · For older adults · (302) 453-9596
- Arbor Place I - Preservation Tax credit (LIHTC) 229 Parma Ave, New Castle 19720 43 low-income homes · 1 bd: 2 · 2 bd: 11 · 3 bd: 30 · In service since 2007
- Alder Creek Public housing 201 Terrace Dr, Newark 19711 48 homes, 42 low-income · Run by Newark Housing Authority · Average payment: $531 a month · Average wait: 36 months · (302) 366-0826
- North Lake Village HUD-assisted 400 N Catherine St, Middletown 19709 42 low-income homes · For families · (302) 378-0878
- Riverview Apartments HUD-assisted 1 Golden Acres Dr, Wilmington 19809 41 low-income homes · For families · (302) 798-0921
- Herring Manor HUD-assisted 2412 N Market St, Wilmington 19802 40 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (302) 655-2418
- Manlove Gardens HUD-assisted 613 N Washington St, Wilmington 19801 40 low-income homes · For older adults · (302) 654-9113
- George Reed Village Public housing Newark 19711 38 low-income homes · Run by Newark Housing Authority · Average payment: $788 a month · Average wait: 27 months · (302) 366-0826
- H Fletcher Brown Apts HUD-assisted 1010 N Broom St, Wilmington 19806 35 low-income homes · For older adults
- Monroe Terrace HUD-assisted 606 Jefferson St, Wilmington 19801 35 low-income homes · For families · (302) 427-3951
- Overlook Colony Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 3207 E Brandywine Ave, Claymont 19703 35 low-income homes · In service since 2005 · For families · (302) 798-1736
- Claymont Street Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 1300 E 16th St, Wilmington 19802 29 low-income homes · 2 bd: 18 · 3 bd: 11 · In service since 2014 · (302) 225-9016
- Sacred Heart Village II HUD-assisted 625 E 10th St, Wilmington 19801 26 homes, 25 low-income · For older adults
- Los Jardines Senior Housing HUD-assisted 419 N Jackson St, Wilmington 19805 24 low-income homes · For older adults · (302) 652-6391
- King Plaza HUD-assisted 2450 N Market St, Wilmington 19802 23 low-income homes · For families · (302) 655-2418
- Dima Vi HUD-assisted 201 Murphy Rd, Wilmington 19803 20 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (302) 427-0787
- Christiana Farms II Tax credit (LIHTC) 215 Christiana Farms Pl, Newark 19702 18 low-income homes · In service since 1999
- Dima IV HUD-assisted 396 Polly Drummond Hill Rd, Newark 19711 18 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (302) 427-0787
- Arc HUD II HUD-assisted 517 Stamford Dr, Newark 19711 17 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (302) 996-9400
- Arc HUD III HUD-assisted 2412 Grubb Rd, Wilmington 19810 16 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (302) 996-9400
- Dima Viii HUD-assisted 2400 W 4th St, Wilmington 19805 16 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (302) 427-0787
- AMC HSG aka WOODMONT GARDEN APTS. HUD-assisted 19 Country Club Dr, Newark 19711 16 homes, 15 low-income · For people with disabilities · (302) 427-0787
- The Flats Phase 1 HUD-assisted 401 N Union St, Wilmington 19805 58 homes, 14 low-income
- Arc HUD IV HUD-assisted 223 E Seneca Dr, Newark 19702 14 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (302) 996-9400
- Dima II HUD-assisted 3 Fols Crescent DR, Wilmington 19805 13 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (302) 427-0787
- Dima Vii HUD-assisted 4533 Hendry Ave, Wilmington 19808 13 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (302) 427-0787
- Arc HUD Vi HUD-assisted 7 Firethorn Ct, Newark 19711 12 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (302) 996-9400
- Arc HUD Vii HUD-assisted 3607 Mill Creek Rd, Wilmington 19808 12 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (302) 996-9400
- Arc HUD Viii HUD-assisted 109 Meadow Ln, Townsend 19734 12 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (302) 996-9400
- Dima I HUD-assisted 2410 Limestone Rd, Wilmington 19808 12 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (302) 427-0787, ext. 13
- Dima III HUD-assisted 820 N Madison St, Wilmington 19801 12 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (302) 427-0787
- The Flats, Phase 3 HUD-assisted 601 N Union St, Wilmington 19805 67 homes, 10 low-income · (302) 656-2973
- Victoria Mews HUD-assisted 13 Odaniel Ave, Newark 19711 103 homes, 8 low-income · (302) 368-2357
- Arc HUD V HUD-assisted 119 S Cleveland Ave, Wilmington 19805 8 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (302) 996-9400
- Garrett House HUD-assisted 609 N Washington St, Wilmington 19801 7 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (302) 764-2400
- Our Lady of Grace Apt. HUD-assisted 2300 Mary Angela Way, Newark 19713 54 homes, 6 low-income · (302) 491-4000
- Black Diamond Hope House HUD-assisted 4966 Dupont Pkwy, Smyrna 19977 6 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (302) 540-3825
- Mother Teresa House HUD-assisted 829 N Church St, Wilmington 19801 6 low-income homes · For people with disabilities
- Quaker Village Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 225 W 4th St, Wilmington 19801 44 homes, 4 low-income · 1 bd: 3 · 2 bd: 38 · 3 bd: 3 · In service since 2001 · (302) 427-9377
- 22nd and Heald Street Public housing 2219 Eastlake Ct, Wilmington 19802 4 low-income homes · Run by Wilmington Housing Authority · (302) 429-6701
- Llangollen Hope House HUD-assisted 314 Sterling Ave, New Castle 19720 4 low-income homes · For people with disabilities
- The Flats, Phase 2 HUD-assisted 601 N Union St, Wilmington 19805 71 homes, 1 low-income · (717) 291-1911
- Newark Commons Tax credit (LIHTC) 200 Vinings Way, Newark 19702 220 homes · 1 bd: 40 · 2 bd: 120 · 3 bd: 60 · In service since 2001
- The Parkview Tax credit (LIHTC) 1800 N Broom St, Wilmington 19802 200 homes · 1 bd: 200 · In service since 2000
- Bethel Villa Tax credit (LIHTC) 506 E 5th St, Wilmington 19801 150 homes · In service since 2009
- Stoneybrook Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 1117 Cedartree Ct, Claymont 19703 145 homes · 2 bd: 26 · 3 bd: 119 · In service since 2013
- Marydale Retirement Village Tax credit (LIHTC) 135 Jeandell Dr, Newark 19713 108 homes
- Victoria Mews Tax credit (LIHTC) 12A Odaniel Ave, Newark 19711 103 homes · 1 bd: 46 · 2 bd: 57 · In service since 2006
- Carleton Court Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 1900 Southway Dr, Newark 19713 100 homes · In service since 2015
- Cheltenham Village Tax credit (LIHTC) Freedom Road, Newark 19702 100 homes · 1 bd: 12 · 2 bd: 52 · 3 bd: 24 · 4 bd: 12 · In service since 2011
- Lofts at Clifford Brown Walk Tax credit (LIHTC) 1320 Clifford Brown Walk, Wilmington 19801 80 homes · In service since 2015
- Christiana Village Tax credit (LIHTC) Walnut, Madison, Monroe Street, Wilmington 19801 77 homes · Studio: 4 · 1 bd: 19 · 2 bd: 44 · 3 bd: 10 · In service since 2004
- The Flats Phase III, L.P. Tax credit (LIHTC) 100 W 10th St, Wilmington 19801 77 homes
- Christiana Farms I Tax credit (LIHTC) 215 Christiana Farms Pl, Newark 19702 76 homes · In service since 1996
- Compton Towne House Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 831A Towne Ct, Wilmington 19801 76 homes · 2 bd: 1 · 3 bd: 48 · 4 bd: 27 · In service since 2003
- Market Street Village Tax credit (LIHTC) 322 A St, Wilmington 19801 76 homes · In service since 2015
- The Flats, Phase I Tax credit (LIHTC) 525 N Union St, Wilmington 19805 72 homes · In service since 2016
- The Flats, Phase II Tax credit (LIHTC) 601 N Union St, Wilmington 19805 72 homes · In service since 2018
- Riverview Place Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 1 Golden Acres Dr, Wilmington 19809 71 homes · In service since 1993
- Village of Eastlake Tax credit (LIHTC) 2412 Thatcher St, Wilmington 19802 71 homes · 2 bd: 20 · 3 bd: 51 · In service since 2004
- Alder Creek Tax credit (LIHTC) 101 Terrace Dr, Newark 19711 56 homes · In service since 2015
- West Center Place Tax credit (LIHTC) 622 Jefferson St, Wilmington 19801 56 homes · In service since 2007
- Flats Phase V HUD-assisted 401 Bayard Ave, Wilmington 19805 53 homes · For older adults
- Village of ST. John Tax credit (LIHTC) 2020 N Tatnall St, Wilmington 19802 53 homes
- West Quaker Hill Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 226D N West St, Wilmington 19801 53 homes · 1 bd: 21 · 2 bd: 32 · In service since 2006
- Birchwood at Rodney Court Tax credit (LIHTC) 1100 Pennsylvania Ave, Wilmington 19806 51 homes
- Pearl Center Tax credit (LIHTC) 300 E 8th St, Wilmington 19801 51 homes · In service since 2018
- Marrows Court Preservation Tax credit (LIHTC) 100A Whitherspoon Ln, Newark 19713 50 homes · 1 bd: 50 · In service since 2010
- Walnut Street Apartments Aka Jazz Court Tax credit (LIHTC) 313 E 14th St, Wilmington 19801 44 homes · 2 bd: 26 · 3 bd: 17 · In service since 2014
- North Lake Village I Tax credit (LIHTC) 400 N Catherine St Ofc 31, Middletown 19709 42 homes · 1 bd: 2 · 2 bd: 22 · 3 bd: 12 · 4 bd: 6 · In service since 2013
- Buford Manlove Manor Tax credit (LIHTC) 408 Kiamensi Rd, Wilmington 19804 40 homes · 1 bd: 40 · In service since 2013
- Monroe Terrace Tax credit (LIHTC) 606 Jefferson St, Wilmington 19801 35 homes · In service since 2011
- Marcella's / Judy's House Tax credit (LIHTC) 901 N Washington St, Wilmington 19801 31 homes · Studio: 31 · In service since 2010
- Arbor Place, Phase III Tax credit (LIHTC) 229 Parma Ave, New Castle 19720 23 homes · 1 bd: 2 · 2 bd: 2 · 3 bd: 19 · In service since 2011
- Madison Gardens Tax credit (LIHTC) 239 Garden Ct, Wilmington 19801 18 homes · 3 bd: 18 · In service since 2006
- Riverview Place II Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 1 Golden Acres Dr, Wilmington 19809 16 homes · 3 bd: 16 · In service since 1994
- North Lake Village II Tax credit (LIHTC) 400 N Catherine St Ofc 31, Middletown 19709 10 homes · 1 bd: 4 · 2 bd: 6 · In service since 2013
- Safe Haven Tax credit (LIHTC) 820 N West St, Wilmington 19801 10 homes · Studio: 10 · In service since 1998
- Villa Maria HUD-assisted 2006 N Market St, Wilmington 19802
13 properties have two programs at the same address and appear once. Search HUD's map
Source: HUD, retrieved November 6, 2026. LIHTC database, updated May 14, 2025; Assisted multifamily properties, updated October 23, 2026; Public housing developments, updated October 23, 2026.
Section 8
The Section 8 voucher in New Castle County
The Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) pays part of your rent on a home you choose. Your public housing agency runs it. 3 agencies serve in New Castle County. Here is what the rules say:
The rules, with their source
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You apply at the public housing agency. If you qualify, your name usually goes on a waiting list. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or noncitizens with eligible status as HUD defines it. Source: HUD
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Generally, your family must have very low income: no more than 50% of the area median income, by family size (the middle column of the table). Source: 24 CFR §5.603, §982.201(b)
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Each year, at least 75% of the families an agency admits from its list must have extremely low income (the 30% column). Source: 24 CFR §982.201(b)(2)
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If the rent is below the payment standard, the family generally pays 30% of its adjusted monthly income. If it is above, the family pays more. Source: 24 CFR §982.1(a)(3)
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When you move in, if the rent is above the payment standard, your share cannot go over 40% of your adjusted monthly income. Source: 24 CFR §982.508
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Each agency sets a payment standard for each size. Without asking HUD, it can go from 90% to 110% of the fair market rent. Source: 24 CFR §982.503(b), (c)
| People | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $25,800 | $42,950 | $68,750 |
| 2 people | $29,450 | $49,100 | $78,550 |
| 3 people | $33,150 | $55,250 | $88,350 |
| 4 people | $36,800 | $61,350 | $98,150 |
| 5 people | $39,750 | $66,300 | $106,050 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $71,200 | $113,900 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $76,100 | $121,750 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $81,000 | $129,600 |
Area median income: $122,700. HUD income limits by family size, Fiscal year 2026. Area: Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD MSA. Source: HUD, Fiscal year 2026
Possible payment standard
- Studio $1,294 – $1,582
- 1 bedroom $1,402 – $1,714
- 2 bedrooms $1,674 – $2,046
- 3 bedrooms $1,994 – $2,438
- 4 bedrooms $2,201 – $2,690
The range the rule allows: 90% to 110% of the county's fair market rent. Your agency publishes its own.
Housing agencies that serve this place
- Wilmington Housing Authority Public housing and Section 8 vouchers · 2,382 vouchers · 1,240 public housing units (302) 429-6701 Wilmington Housing Authority: RFitzgerald@whadelaware.org
- New Castle County Housing Authority Section 8 vouchers · 1,951 vouchers (302) 395-5672 New Castle County Housing Authority: assunta.scarpitti@newcastlede.gov
- Newark Housing Authority Public housing and Section 8 vouchers · 248 vouchers · 86 public housing units (302) 366-0826 Newark Housing Authority: mjordan@newarkhousingauthority.net
Housing agencies in Delaware Source: HUD, Retrieved November 6, 2026
Your rights as a tenant in Delaware
What Delaware law says about deposits, notices and eviction, with the citation for each rule.
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A summary of state law, not legal advice. Cities may have additional rules.
- How much can they charge for a deposit?
- Up to 1 month of rent
- 25 Del. C. §5514(a)(2)-(4)
- How much notice before a rent increase?
- 60 days
- 25 Del. C. §5107(a), (d)
- Only a court order can remove you25 Del. C. §5313
- Protection from retaliation25 Del. C. §5516(a)-(c)
- Repair and deduct from the rent25 Del. C. §5307(a)
Help
Where to get help with rent in New Castle County
These HUD-approved agencies have offices in New Castle County. They counsel for free or at low cost.
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CCCS of Delaware Valley, DBA Clarifi
710 North Lincoln Street, Wilmington · Spanish
- Mortgage delinquency and default
- Budget and financial counseling
- and 2 more
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Housing Opportunities of Northern Delaware, Inc.
100 W 10th St Ste 1001, Wilmington
- Mortgage delinquency and default
- Mortgage delinquency workshops
- and 9 more
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Interfaith Community Housing of Delaware
613 N Washington St, Wilmington
- Mortgage delinquency and default
- Budget and financial counseling
- and 4 more
Tool
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It starts with the 2-bedroom fair market rent in New Castle County. Change the rent, the deposit and the fees to yours: the numbers stay in your browser.
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Your move
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Cash to move in
$3,720
What you need before you get the keys.
What adds up
- First month
- $1,860
- Security deposit
- $1,860
- Total
- $3,720
When you'll have it
Enter what you can set aside each month to see how long it takes.
What helps
- Ask for a receipt for every payment and keep a copy of the lease.
- On move-in day, walk through the home and take dated photos.
- Never send money for a home you haven't seen or a lease you haven't read.
This is a planning estimate, not a price. What you are asked for depends on the landlord, your lease and your state's and city's rules. It is not legal advice.
Frequently asked questions
What is the fair market rent in New Castle County?
According to HUD (Fiscal year 2027): Studio: $1,438; 1 bedroom: $1,558; 2 bedrooms: $1,860; 3 bedrooms: $2,216; 4 bedrooms: $2,445. It covers rent plus basic utilities, except the phone.
How much do you need to earn to rent in New Castle County?
Paying the 2-bedroom fair market rent ($1,860) without spending more than 30% of income takes $35.77 an hour full time, or $74,400 a year.
Who qualifies for Section 8 in New Castle County?
Generally, families with very low income: no more than 50% of the area median income. For 4 people, HUD's limit here is $61,350 a year (Fiscal year 2026). The family usually pays 30% of its adjusted monthly income. You apply at the housing agency.
How much does Section 8 pay in New Castle County?
The voucher pays up to your housing agency's payment standard, minus your share. The rule lets the agency set it between 90% and 110% of the fair market rent: for 2 bedrooms here, between $1,674 and $2,046 a month. Your agency publishes its figure.
Does the fair market rent change by ZIP code in New Castle County?
For 2 bedrooms they run from $1,570 in 19804 to $2,270 in 19701. Where HUD designates these areas, or where the housing agency chooses to use them, the voucher is figured on the ZIP code's rent instead of the county's. Ask your agency which one it uses.
How many low-income apartments are there in New Castle County?
HUD lists 132 properties with homes for low-income households in New Castle County: tax-credit apartments (LIHTC), HUD-assisted buildings and public housing. They run from the most low-income homes to the fewest. For tax-credit apartments and HUD-assisted buildings, you apply directly at the building's management office. They tell you whether units are open and how to apply; HUD does not have that information.
How many households spend too much on rent in New Castle County?
HUD counts rent as a burden when it reaches 30% of income or more. In New Castle County, 48% of renter households are in that position; in Delaware, 50%, and nationwide, 51% (Average 2020–2024, Census).