Program: Section 8 · Public housing units: 0 · Section 8 vouchers: 328 · Households served: 672 · Occupancy: 100% · ZIP codes served: 19
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.
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.
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.
| ZIP | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Multiple authorities administer vouchers across the same area:
Source: US HUD Public Housing Authority data; Fair Market Rent FY2027. This is an independent reference page, not the authority's own site.
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