Housing authoritiesDEDelaware State Housing Authority
Delaware State Housing Authority
Delaware State Housing Authority is based in Dover, Kent County, DE and administers 290 public housing units.
HUD PHA code DE004. Program type: Combined. Households served: 265. Occupancy: 90%. ZIP codes served: 19.
Waiting lists
Not published. We have not found a waiting list status on this authority's website. Contact the authority to ask whether its lists are open.
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Fair Market Rent by ZIP code (FY2027)
HUD Fair Market Rent for each ZIP code this authority serves. Each ZIP code links to its own rent page.
| ZIP code | Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedroom | 3 bedroom | 4 bedroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19901 | $1,330 | $1,340 | $1,690 | $2,330 | $2,690 |
| 19902 | $1,330 | $1,340 | $1,690 | $2,330 | $2,690 |
| 19904 | $1,240 | $1,250 | $1,570 | $2,160 | $2,500 |
| 19934 | $1,480 | $1,490 | $1,870 | $2,580 | $2,970 |
| 19936 | $1,080 | $1,090 | $1,370 | $1,890 | $2,180 |
| 19938 | $1,570 | $1,590 | $2,000 | $2,720 | $3,130 |
| 19943 | $1,210 | $1,220 | $1,530 | $2,110 | $2,430 |
| 19946 | $1,160 | $1,170 | $1,470 | $2,030 | $2,340 |
| 19950 | $1,210 | $1,220 | $1,580 | $2,000 | $2,380 |
| 19952 | $1,200 | $1,210 | $1,520 | $2,090 | $2,420 |
| 19953 | $1,170 | $1,180 | $1,480 | $2,040 | $2,350 |
| 19954 | $1,200 | $1,210 | $1,520 | $2,090 | $2,420 |
| 19955 | $1,570 | $1,590 | $2,000 | $2,720 | $3,130 |
| 19962 | $1,230 | $1,240 | $1,560 | $2,150 | $2,480 |
| 19963 | $1,140 | $1,140 | $1,470 | $1,900 | $2,250 |
| 19964 | $1,370 | $1,380 | $1,740 | $2,370 | $2,780 |
| 19977 | $1,390 | $1,420 | $1,770 | $2,390 | $2,750 |
| 19979 | $1,580 | $1,590 | $2,000 | $2,760 | $3,180 |
| 19980 | $1,280 | $1,290 | $1,620 | $2,240 | $2,580 |
Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, FY2027.
Contact
Delaware State Housing Authority
18 The Grn, Dover, DE 19901
Phone: (302) 739-4263
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About Delaware State Housing Authority
Overview
The Delaware State Housing Authority operates 290 public housing units and does not administer any Section 8 vouchers. It serves 265 households with an occupancy rate of 90%. The authority runs a combined program, integrating both public housing and other assistance initiatives.
Scale and standing
The Delaware State Housing Authority ranks third among the three authorities serving the same ZIP codes. It has fewer Section 8 vouchers compared to its peers, such as the Delaware State Housing Authority, which administers 328 vouchers, and the Dover Housing Authority, which administers 294 vouchers. Despite this, it plays a significant role in providing public housing within the region.
Rent standards in the area it covers
The two-bedroom Fair Market Rent (FMR) in the area ranges from $1,350 to $1,850, with an average of $1,511. This is slightly above the state average of $1,494. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom unit is found in ZIP code 19938 at $1,850, while the lowest is in ZIP code 19936 at $1,350.
Cities served
Section 8 Fair Market Rent by city in this authority's jurisdiction.
Other housing authorities serving these ZIP codes
Multiple authorities administer vouchers across the same area.
- Delaware State Housing AuthorityDover, DE, 328 vouchers
- Dover Housing AuthorityDover, DE, 294 vouchers
Source: US HUD Public Housing Authority data; Fair Market Rent FY2027. This is an independent reference page, not the authority's own site.