Affordable & Income-Based Housing in Delaware
Delaware has 128 income-based rental properties with 7,433 total units spread across the state, from Wilmington and Dover to smaller communities like Milford and Laurel. Of the 98 properties with inspection scores on record, 88 rate good or excellent, reflecting a generally well-maintained affordable housing stock. Nearly all properties have been assessed for flood risk, with just 1 flagged as high-risk.
230
Properties
13,742
Total units
24
Cities
Cities in Delaware
Wilmington76 properties · 4,998 unitsDover28 properties · 1,557 unitsNewark20 properties · 1,603 unitsMilford13 properties · 738 unitsSeaford12 properties · 701 unitsMillsboro11 properties · 532 unitsLaurel11 properties · 650 unitsLewes9 properties · 308 unitsNew Castle7 properties · 494 unitsSmyrna6 properties · 235 unitsMilton5 properties · 151 unitsGeorgetown5 properties · 227 units
Cities with Affordable Housing in Delaware
Delaware's HUD-assisted and income-based rental properties are spread across the state, with the highest concentrations in these cities.
- Wilmington -- 46 properties
- Dover -- 15 properties
- Newark -- 14 properties
- Milford -- 10 properties
- Laurel -- 7 properties
- Lewes -- 6 properties
- Seaford -- 6 properties
- Millsboro -- 5 properties
- New Castle -- 4 properties
- Claymont -- 3 properties
Eligibility & how to apply
Helpful guides
How Section 8 Vouchers WorkWhat Is Income-Based Housing?How to Apply for Affordable HousingSection 8 vs. LIHTCUnderstanding HUD Inspection ScoresHow Affordable Housing Waitlists Work
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