Housing authoritiesDEDover Housing Authority
Dover Housing Authority
Dover Housing Authority is based in Dover, Kent County, DE and administers 294 Section 8 vouchers and 236 public housing units.
HUD PHA code DE002. Program type: Combined. Households served: 417. Occupancy: 78%. ZIP codes served: 19.
Payment standards
The maximum subsidy this authority uses for Housing Choice Vouchers, effective 2026-01-01 (Dover).
| Bedrooms | Payment standard |
|---|---|
| Studio | $1,290 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,299 |
| 2 bedroom | $1,641 |
| 3 bedroom | $2,288 |
| 4 bedroom | $2,505 |
| 5 bedroom | $2,880 |
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.
Latest from Dover Housing Authority
- Invitation for Bids: Tree Removal and Land Clearing ServicesThe Dover Housing Authority is seeking bids from licensed contractors for tree removal and land clearing services at Manchester Square.
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
Dover Housing Authority
76 Stevenson Dr, Dover, DE 19901
Phone: (302) 678-1965
Official website: dhade.org
Email updates
About Dover Housing Authority
Overview
The Dover Housing Authority operates 236 public housing units and administers 294 Section 8 vouchers, serving a total of 417 households. With an occupancy rate of 78%, the authority offers both public housing and voucher programs, making it a combined housing assistance provider in Kent County, Delaware.
Scale and standing
The Dover Housing Authority ranks second among the three authorities serving the same ZIP codes in its service area. It holds the fourth position in the state by the number of Section 8 vouchers administered, out of five authorities with vouchers. Peer authorities include the Delaware State Housing Authority, which administers 328 vouchers.
Rent standards in the area it covers
The two-bedroom Fair Market Rent (FMR) in the Dover 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
- 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.