Qualifying For HUD Housing Section 8 Vouchers In Harrington, DE

HUD Housing eligibility is determined by the Kent 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 2023 in Harrington, DE.

HUD Designated Metro Area: Income Limits

2023Median Family Income2022 Yearly Income Limit2022 Yearly Income Limit - Person(s) in Family
Income LimitsCategory12345
Kent County, DE$85,300Very Low Income (50%)$36,800$40,850$44,150$47,400$50,700
Extremely Low Income (30%)$24,860$30,000$35,140$40,280$45,420
Low Income (80%) $58,850$65,350$70,600$75,850$81,050

Kent County Public Housing Authorities

We have listed all of the housing authorities in Kent 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 Kent 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.

Delaware State Housing Authority

18 The Green
Dover, DE - 19901
Kent County
Website: http://www.destatehousing.com/
Phone Number: (302) 739-4263

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

Listed below are the Section 42, LIHTC apartments in Harrington, 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.

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 Harrington, DE Kent County

Apartment SizeHUD's Monthly Fair Market Rent For AreaLIHTC Maximum Rent
Studio Apartments$856Estimated $256.80 - utility allowance
One Bedroom Apartments$1002Estimated $300.60 - utility allowance
Two Bedroom Apartments$1423Estimated $426.90 - utility allowance
Three Bedroom Apartments$1647Estimated $494.10 - utility allowance


Available LIHTC Properties In Harrington, 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.

Diamond Court Ii

35 Diamond Ct
Harrington, DE - 19952
Total Apartment Units: 32
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 32
1 Bedroom apartments 8
2 Bedroom apartments 24
Years In Service Since: 1988
Family Apartments: YES

Heritage Manor

131 W. Center Street, Apt #33
Harrington, DE - 19952
Total Apartment Units: 32
1 Bedroom apartments 32
Years In Service Since: 1992
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES

West Street Manor

700 Mason Avenue
Harrington, DE - 19952
Total Apartment Units: 32
1 Bedroom apartments 32
Years In Service Since: 1997
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES

West Street Manor Annex

700 Madison Avenue
Harrington, DE - 19952
Total Apartment Units: 28
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 28
Years In Service Since: 2000
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES


HUD Housing Section 8 and Multifamily Properties in Harrington, 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 Kent County Public Housing Authorities, listed at the top of this page.



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.