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
38
Cities
Cities in Delaware
Wilmington46 properties · 3,018 unitsWilmington30 properties · 1,980 unitsDover15 properties · 815 unitsNewark14 properties · 1,015 unitsDover13 properties · 742 unitsMilford10 properties · 557 unitsLaurel7 properties · 366 unitsNewark6 properties · 588 unitsMillsboro6 properties · 360 unitsSeaford6 properties · 358 unitsSeaford6 properties · 343 unitsLewes6 properties · 148 unitsMillsboro5 properties · 172 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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