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Delaware State Housing Authority

Dover , DE Public Housing Authority

Delaware State Housing Authority administers the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher program serving Kent , Delaware. Contact the authority directly to apply, check waitlist status, and confirm current openings. According to HUD records, Delaware State Housing Authority manages 1,295 Section 8 vouchers and 1,275 public housing units in and around Dover .

Phone
(302) 739-4263
Email
matthew.heckles@delaware.gov
Address
18 The Grn , Dover , DE, 19901
Programs
Section 8
Section 8 vouchers
1,295
Public housing units
1,275
County
Kent

How to apply

Applications for Section 8 vouchers and public housing go through the housing authority, not Lease Lantern. Most authorities open and close their waitlists periodically; call or email Delaware State Housing Authorityto confirm whether a list is open and what documents you’ll need. Eligibility is based on household income relative to your area’s limits.

Frequently asked questions

How do I apply for Section 8 through Delaware State Housing Authority?

Apply directly through the authority at (302) 739-4263. Waitlists open and close periodically, so confirm a list is open before applying.

Is the Delaware State Housing Authority waitlist open?

Waitlist status is set by the authority and changes often. Contact Delaware State Housing Authority directly at (302) 739-4263 to confirm current openings.

Helpful next steps

Browse affordable housing in Delaware →Check Delaware income limitsHow to join Delaware Section 8 waitlistsHow Section 8 worksHow affordable housing waitlists work

Other housing authorities near Kent

Delaware State Housing Authority — Dover Dover Housing Authority — Dover New Castle County Housing Authority — New Castle Newark Housing Authority — Newark Wilmington Housing Authority — Wilmington

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), Public Housing Authority contact data. Always confirm details with the authority directly.