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Qualifying For HUD Housing Section 8 Vouchers In Newark, DE

HUD Housing eligibility is determined by the New Castle County Public Housing Authority.

Income may not exceed 50% of the median income from the table below. The Housing Authority must provide 75 percent of vouchers to those whose income does not exceed 30% of the median income listed below.

HUD Income Limits 2024 in Newark, DE.

HUD Designated Metro Area: Income Limits

2024Median Family Income2024 Yearly Income Limit2024 Yearly Income Limit - Person(s) in Family
Income LimitsCategory12345
New Castle County, DE$114,700Very Low Income (50%)$40,150$45,900$51,650$57,350$61,950
Extremely Low Income (30%)$24,100$27,550$31,000$34,400$37,200
Low Income (80%) $64,250$73,400$82,600$91,750$99,100

New Castle County Public Housing Authorities

We have listed all of the housing authorities in New Castle County. Using the chart above, if you qualify as low income (Very Low Income OR Extremely Low Income), we recommend that you visit your local housing authority. They should be your first stop for housing and rental assistance programs.
1. To get on the waiting list for Public Housing and Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8), visit the links provided below to the closest New Castle County housing authority to your city in your city.
2. You can also visit the Housing Authority for other low income housing programs with rent assistance.

Public Housing Eligibility

To be eligible for public housing, households must meet the following requirements:
1. Have an income that is below a certain level.
2. Be a U.S. citizen or a legal permanent resident.
3. Have a demonstrated need for housing assistance.

Public housing tenants pay rent based on their income. The rent is typically set at 30% of the household's monthly income.
If you are interested in learning more about public housing, or if you think you may be eligible, you can contact your local housing authority (lsted above). The Public Housing Authority can provide you with information on the application process and help you determine if you are eligible for public housing assistance.

Wilmington Housing Authority

400 N. Walnut Street
Wilmington, DE - 19801
New Castle County
Website: http://www.whadelaware.org/
Phone Number: (302)429-6736

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HUD Housing Low Income Tax Credit (LIHTC) Properties In Newark, DE

Listed below are the Section 42, LIHTC apartments in Newark, DE. LIHTC apartment rents are not based on the tenants income. Income credit set aside brackets are selected during the apartment credit applications are used to determine the apartment rents.

The rents are based upon the Area Medium Income (AMI) and tenant based utility allowances. At least 20% of these apartments (listed below), must provide these low rates for low-income tenants.

HUD housing LIHTC Eligibility Requirements

Income: Households must earn below a certain income level, which is set by the HUD and varies by location. In general, households must earn below 60% of the area median income (AMI) to be eligible for LIHTC housing.
Citizenship or residency status: Households must be U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents.
Need for housing assistance: Households must have a demonstrated need for housing assistance. This means that they must be unable to afford housing on their own.

In addition to the above requirements, some LIHTC properties may have additional eligibility requirements, such as age restrictions or preferences for certain types of households (e.g., families with children, veterans, etc.).

To determine if you are eligible for LIHTC housing, you can contact your local housing authority (listed above) or search for LIHTC properties (listed below).

LIHTC Maximum Rents

The maximum allowable rents are equal to 30% of the Area Medium Income (AMI), less the utility allowances.

HUD Fair Market Rents for Newark, DE New Castle County

Apartment SizeHUD's Monthly Fair Market Rent For AreaLIHTC Maximum Rent
Studio Apartments$1303Estimated $390.90 - utility allowance
One Bedroom Apartments$1451Estimated $435.30 - utility allowance
Two Bedroom Apartments$1737Estimated $521.10 - utility allowance
Three Bedroom Apartments$2100Estimated $630.00 - utility allowance


Available LIHTC Properties In Newark, DE

Using the table above you can estimate what you would be paying by checking the LIHTC Maximum Rent section.

Contact these properties for openings and wait lists and price lists.

Marydale Retirement Village

135 Jeandell Drive
Newark, DE - 19713
Total Apartment Units: 109
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES

Christiana Farms

215 Christiana Farms Pl
Newark, DE - 19702
Total Apartment Units: 76
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 76
1 Bedroom apartments 16
2 Bedroom apartments 52
3 Bedroom apartments 8
Years In Service Since: 1996

Christiana Farms I

215 Christiana Farms Place
Newark, DE - 19702
Total Apartment Units: 76
Years In Service Since: 1996
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES

Christiana Farms Ii

215 Christiana Farms Place
Newark, DE - 19702
Total Apartment Units: 18
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 18
Years In Service Since: 1999
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES

Newark Commons

200 Vinings Way
Newark, DE - 19702
Total Apartment Units: 220
1 Bedroom apartments 40
2 Bedroom apartments 120
3 Bedroom apartments 60
Years In Service Since: 2001
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES

Marrows Court Preservation

100-a Witherspoon Lane
Newark, DE - 19713
Total Apartment Units: 50
1 Bedroom apartments 50
Years In Service Since: 2010
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES

Cheltenham Village

Freedom Road
Newark, DE - 19702
Total Apartment Units: 100
1 Bedroom apartments 12
2 Bedroom apartments 52
3 Bedroom apartments 24
4 Bedroom apartments 12
Years In Service Since: 2011
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES

Carleton Court Apartments

1900 Southway Drive
Newark, DE - 19713
Total Apartment Units: 100
Years In Service Since: 2015
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES

Alder Creek

101 Terrace Drive
Newark, DE - 19711
Total Apartment Units: 56
Years In Service Since: 2015
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES

Main Towers

330 E. Main Street
Newark, DE - 19711
Total Apartment Units: 149
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 149
1 Bedroom apartments 150
Years In Service Since: 2016
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES


HUD Housing Section 8 and Multifamily Properties in Newark, DE

The US Department of Housing and Urban Development provides active listings of Section 8 and Multifamily apartments. We have listed them below for you to contact. Check with them to see if they have current availabilities and/or waiting lists. With Section 8 properties, you will need a voucher. Contact the New Castle County Public Housing Authorities, listed at the top of this page.

Eligibility for HUD Housing Section 8, you must meet the following requirements:

Income: Your income must be below a certain level, which is set by the HUD and varies by location. In general, households must earn below 50% of the area median income (AMI) to be eligible for Section 8 housing.
Citizenship or residency status: You must be a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident.
Need for housing assistance: You must have a demonstrated need for housing assistance. This means that you must be unable to afford housing on your own.

In addition to the above requirements, some Section 8 programs may have additional eligibility requirements, such as age restrictions or preferences for certain types of households (e.g., families with children, veterans, etc.).

To determine if you are eligible for Section 8 housing, you can contact your local Public Housing Authority (listed above). The Public Housing Authorities can provide you with information on the application process and help you determine if you are eligible for Section 8 assistance.

Tips To Get In To Section 8 Housing:

Local Rules: Each local housing authority has different rules around Section 8. Decide where you want to live and find the housing authorities in charge of those neighborhoods.
Applying for a Voucher: Contact your local Public Housing Agency (PHA) to apply for a voucher. They can tell you if they’re currently accepting new applicants and provide application details.
Payment Standards: Section 8 doesn’t specify a fixed dollar amount for rent assistance. Instead, the PHA sets a payment standard based on local housing market rates.

Arc Hud Vi

7 Firethorn Court
Newark, DE - 19711
Phone: 302-996-9400
Total Apartment Units: 12
Type of Listing: 202/811

Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program
Occupancy in Section 202 housing is open to any very low-income household comprised of at least one person who is at least 62 years old at the time of initial occupancy.
Section 811 - Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities
The Section 811 program allows persons with disabilities to live as independently as possible in the community by subsidizing rental housing

Arc Hud Iv

223 E Seneca Dr
Newark, DE - 19702
Phone: (302) 996-9400
Total Apartment Units: 14
Type of Listing: 202/811

Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program
Occupancy in Section 202 housing is open to any very low-income household comprised of at least one person who is at least 62 years old at the time of initial occupancy.
Section 811 - Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities
The Section 811 program allows persons with disabilities to live as independently as possible in the community by subsidizing rental housing

Arc Hud Ii

517 Stamford Rd
Newark, DE - 19711
Phone: (302) 996-9400
Total Apartment Units: 17
Type of Listing: 202/811

Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program
Occupancy in Section 202 housing is open to any very low-income household comprised of at least one person who is at least 62 years old at the time of initial occupancy.
Section 811 - Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities
The Section 811 program allows persons with disabilities to live as independently as possible in the community by subsidizing rental housing

Marydale Retirement Village

132 Jeandell Dr
Newark, DE - 19713
Phone: 302-368-2784
Total Apartment Units: 108
Type of Listing: Subsidized - Previously 202/81

Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program
Occupancy in Section 202 housing is open to any very low-income household comprised of at least one person who is at least 62 years old at the time of initial occupancy.

Marrows Court

100 Whitherspoon Ln
Newark, DE - 19713
Phone: 302-453-9596
Total Apartment Units: 50
Type of Listing: Subsidized, No HUD Financing

Main Towers

330 E Main St
Newark, DE - 19711
Phone: 302-737-9574
Total Apartment Units: 150
Type of Listing: Subsidized, No HUD Financing

Liberty Terrace

100 Liberty Terrace
Newark, DE - 19702
Phone: 302-322-8953
Total Apartment Units: 108
Type of Listing: Subsidized, No HUD Financing

Cheltenham Village

1201 Kingstown Building
Newark, DE - 19702
Phone: 302-322-8959
Total Apartment Units: 100
Type of Listing: Subsidized, No HUD Financing

Carrington Way

100 Kimberton Drive
Newark, DE - 19713
Phone: 302-368-0116
Total Apartment Units: 165
Type of Listing: Subsidized - Previously Insure

Dima Iv

396 Polly Drummond Road.
Newark, DE - 19711
Phone: (302) 427-0787
Total Apartment Units: 18
Type of Listing: 202/811

Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program
Occupancy in Section 202 housing is open to any very low-income household comprised of at least one person who is at least 62 years old at the time of initial occupancy.
Section 811 - Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities
The Section 811 program allows persons with disabilities to live as independently as possible in the community by subsidizing rental housing

Carleton Court Apartments

1900 Southway Dr
Newark, DE - 19713
Phone: 302-454-1800
Total Apartment Units: 100
Type of Listing: Subsidized, No HUD Financing

Amc Hsg Aka Woodmont Garden Apts.

19 Country Club Dr
Newark, DE - 19711
Phone: 302-427-0787
Total Apartment Units: 16
Type of Listing: 202/811

Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program
Occupancy in Section 202 housing is open to any very low-income household comprised of at least one person who is at least 62 years old at the time of initial occupancy.
Section 811 - Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities
The Section 811 program allows persons with disabilities to live as independently as possible in the community by subsidizing rental housing

Our Lady Of Grace Apt.

2300 Mary Angela Way
Newark, DE - 19713
Phone: 302-491-4000
Total Apartment Units: 54
Type of Listing: Subsidized, No HUD Financing

Victoria Mews

13 Odaniel Ave
Newark, DE - 19711
Phone: 302-368-2357
Total Apartment Units: 103
Type of Listing: Subsidized, No HUD Financing


About our Data

Our data is collected from the US Department of Housing and Urban Development data along with computations based on their rules on apartments/housing.

How does HUD housing work in DE?

You must qualify for the HUD apartments in the area you are searching. Then, you need to apply directly at the location or through the Public Housing Authority.