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Delaware State Housing Authority
Delaware State Housing Authority is based in Dover, Kent County, DE and administers 328 Section 8 vouchers.
HUD PHA code DE901. Program type: Section 8. Households served: 672. Occupancy: 100%. ZIP codes served: 19.
Payment standards
The maximum subsidy this authority uses for Housing Choice Vouchers, effective 2026-01-01.
| Area | Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedroom | 3 bedroom | 4 bedroom | 5 bedroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kent County | $1,421 | $1,433 | $1,808 | $2,496 | $2,801 | $3,222 |
| New Castle County - 19701 | $1,710 | $1,860 | $2,220 | $2,660 | $2,970 | n/a |
| New Castle County - 19702 | $1,490 | $1,620 | $1,930 | $2,310 | $2,580 | n/a |
| New Castle County - 19703 | $1,270 | $1,380 | $1,640 | $1,970 | $2,200 | n/a |
| New Castle County - 19706 | $1,340 | $1,460 | $1,740 | $2,090 | $2,330 | n/a |
| New Castle County - 19707 | $1,540 | $1,710 | $2,060 | $2,490 | $2,870 | n/a |
| New Castle County - 19708 | $1,370 | $1,500 | $1,780 | $2,130 | $2,380 | n/a |
| New Castle County - 19709 | $1,550 | $1,690 | $2,010 | $2,410 | $2,690 | n/a |
| New Castle County - 19710 | $1,520 | $1,670 | $1,980 | $2,390 | $2,710 | n/a |
| New Castle County - 19711 | $1,410 | $1,540 | $1,830 | $2,190 | $2,450 | n/a |
| New Castle County - 19713 | $1,300 | $1,410 | $1,680 | $2,010 | $2,250 | n/a |
| New Castle County - 19714 | $1,370 | $1,500 | $1,780 | $2,130 | $2,380 | n/a |
Source: authority's payment standard schedule. Checked against HUD Fair Market Rent for these ZIP codes.
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
Email updates
About Delaware State Housing Authority
Overview
The Delaware State Housing Authority operates as a voucher-only agency, administering 328 Section 8 vouchers. It serves a total of 672 households with a 100% occupancy rate. The agency focuses on providing rental assistance through the Section 8 program, ensuring that families can find affordable housing within the Kent County area.
Scale and standing
The Delaware State Housing Authority ranks first among the three authorities serving the same ZIP codes in the Dover area, based on the number of Section 8 vouchers administered. It stands third in the state among five authorities with vouchers, highlighting its significant role in providing rental assistance. Peer authorities in the region include the Dover Housing Authority, which administers 294 vouchers.
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.
- Dover Housing AuthorityDover, DE, 294 vouchers
- Delaware State Housing AuthorityDover, DE
Source: US HUD Public Housing Authority data; Fair Market Rent FY2027. This is an independent reference page, not the authority's own site.