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Newark Housing Authority
Newark Housing Authority is based in Newark, New Castle County, DE and administers 216 Section 8 vouchers and 86 public housing units.
HUD PHA code DE003. Program type: Combined. Households served: 149. Occupancy: 50%. ZIP codes served: 32.
Payment standards
The maximum subsidy this authority uses for Housing Choice Vouchers (Newark).
| Bedrooms | Payment standard |
|---|---|
| Studio | $1,551 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,694 |
| 2 bedroom | $2,013 |
| 3 bedroom | $2,211 |
| 4 bedroom | $2,695 |
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 Newark Housing Authority
- George Read Village Construction Progress Pictures IIIThis announcement provides the third set of progress pictures for the construction of George Read Village.
- George Read Village Informational Meeting for Current ResidentsAn informational meeting was held for current residents of Independence & Delaware Circle to discuss the George Read Village project, with representatives from Ingerman Management present.
- Proclamation from the City of Newark MayorThe Mayor of Newark issued a proclamation recognizing April as Fair Housing Month during the Newark Housing Authority's Board of Commissioners' Retreat.
- NHA’s State of Emergency NoticeThis is a notice regarding the Newark Housing Authority's state of emergency.
- George Read Village Construction Progress Pictures IIThis announcement provides the second set of progress pictures for the construction of George Read Village.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19701 | $1,760 | $1,900 | $2,270 | $2,700 | $2,980 |
| 19702 | $1,540 | $1,670 | $1,990 | $2,370 | $2,620 |
| 19703 | $1,310 | $1,420 | $1,690 | $2,010 | $2,220 |
| 19706 | $1,390 | $1,510 | $1,800 | $2,140 | $2,370 |
| 19707 | $1,500 | $1,620 | $1,940 | $2,310 | $2,590 |
| 19709 | $1,560 | $1,690 | $2,020 | $2,410 | $2,650 |
| 19710 | $1,400 | $1,520 | $1,810 | $2,160 | $2,440 |
| 19711 | $1,470 | $1,590 | $1,900 | $2,260 | $2,500 |
| 19713 | $1,300 | $1,410 | $1,680 | $2,000 | $2,210 |
| 19716 | $1,400 | $1,520 | $1,810 | $2,160 | $2,380 |
| 19717 | $1,470 | $1,590 | $1,900 | $2,260 | $2,500 |
| 19720 | $1,260 | $1,370 | $1,630 | $1,940 | $2,140 |
| 19730 | $1,280 | $1,390 | $1,660 | $1,980 | $2,180 |
| 19731 | $1,560 | $1,690 | $2,020 | $2,410 | $2,650 |
| 19732 | $1,720 | $1,860 | $2,230 | $2,650 | $2,930 |
| 19733 | $1,360 | $1,470 | $1,750 | $2,090 | $2,300 |
| 19734 | $1,450 | $1,570 | $1,870 | $2,230 | $2,460 |
| 19735 | $1,400 | $1,520 | $1,810 | $2,160 | $2,380 |
| 19736 | $1,680 | $1,820 | $2,170 | $2,590 | $2,850 |
| 19801 | $1,290 | $1,400 | $1,670 | $1,990 | $2,190 |
| 19802 | $1,240 | $1,350 | $1,610 | $1,920 | $2,120 |
| 19803 | $1,740 | $1,880 | $2,250 | $2,680 | $2,960 |
| 19804 | $1,210 | $1,310 | $1,570 | $1,870 | $2,060 |
| 19805 | $1,220 | $1,320 | $1,580 | $1,880 | $2,080 |
| 19806 | $1,380 | $1,500 | $1,790 | $2,130 | $2,350 |
| 19807 | $1,680 | $1,820 | $2,170 | $2,590 | $2,850 |
| 19808 | $1,360 | $1,470 | $1,760 | $2,100 | $2,310 |
| 19809 | $1,400 | $1,520 | $1,810 | $2,160 | $2,380 |
| 19810 | $1,450 | $1,570 | $1,880 | $2,240 | $2,470 |
| 19938 | $1,570 | $1,590 | $2,000 | $2,720 | $3,130 |
| 19977 | $1,390 | $1,420 | $1,770 | $2,390 | $2,750 |
| 21912 | $1,210 | $1,350 | $1,580 | $1,910 | $2,180 |
Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, FY2027.
Contact
Newark Housing Authority
313 E Main St, Newark, DE 19711
Phone: (302) 366-0826
Official website: newarkhousingauthority.net
Email updates
About Newark Housing Authority
Overview
The Newark Housing Authority operates 86 public housing units and administers 216 Section 8 vouchers, serving a total of 149 households. The authority has an occupancy rate of 50%, and it operates a combined program, managing both public housing and voucher assistance.
Scale and standing
The Newark Housing Authority ranks third among the three authorities that serve the same ZIP codes in the Newark area. It is also the fifth largest in terms of voucher count among the five housing authorities in Delaware. Peer authorities include the Wilmington Housing Authority, which administers 2,366 vouchers, and the New Castle County Housing Authority, with 1,951 vouchers.
Rent standards in the area it covers
The two-bedroom Fair Market Rent in the Newark area ranges from $1,550 to $2,220, with an average of $1,837. This is higher than the state average of $1,494. The highest 2BR FMR is in ZIP code 19701 at $2,220, while the lowest is in ZIP code 19805 at $1,550.
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.
- Wilmington Housing AuthorityWilmington, DE, 2,366 vouchers
- New Castle County Housing AuthorityNew Castle, DE, 1,951 vouchers
Source: US HUD Public Housing Authority data; Fair Market Rent FY2027. This is an independent reference page, not the authority's own site.