As of October, 2025, there are 148 Affordable Housing units currently available in New Castle County. There are 3 local Housing Authorities serving New Castle County and can be viewed in the list below along with their current waiting list status and currently available Affordable Housing units. Availability is subject to change, and we recommend regularly checking with the appropriate housing authority for the most up-to-date information on voucher availability and application status.
HOUSING AUTHORITIES SERVING NEW CASTLE COUNTY
New Castle County Housing Authority
Housing Authority
There Are Currently 1847 Units Available in the New Castle County Housing Authority. These Low-income Housing Units Consist of Section 8, Public Housing, and Low-income Housing Tax Credit Properties. the New Castle County Housing Authority Serves the New Castle, Metropolitan Area.
There Are Currently 1847 Units Available in the New Castle County Housing Authority. These Low-incom...
Wilmington Housing Authority
Housing Authority
There Are Currently 3542 Units Available in the Wilmington Housing Authority. These Low-income Housing Units Consist of Section 8, Public Housing, and Low-income Housing Tax Credit Properties. the Wilmington Housing Authority Serves the Wilmington, Metropolitan Area.
There Are Currently 3542 Units Available in the Wilmington Housing Authority. These Low-income Housi...
Newark Housing Authority
Housing Authority
There Are Currently 306 Units Available in the Newark Housing Authority. These Low-income Housing Units Consist of Section 8, Public Housing, and Low-income Housing Tax Credit Properties. the Newark Housing Authority Serves the Newark, Metropolitan Area.
There Are Currently 306 Units Available in the Newark Housing Authority. These Low-income Housing Un...
Fair Market Rent
The New Castle County Housing Authority will pay about 70% of a tenants rent with the tenant being responsible for the other 30%.
New Castle County, DE Fair Market Rent:
Studio
$1,303
1 Bedroom
$1,451
2 Bedrooms
$1,737
3 Bedrooms
$2,100
4 Bedrooms
$2,422
Income Limit
Income Limits are maximum income limits allowed based on household size. The following limits were established by HUD for low income households to be eligible for housing assistance in New Castle County for 2025.
New Castle County, DE Income Limit:
1 Person
$59,550
2 Persons
$68,050
3 Persons
$76,550
4 Persons
$85,050
5 Persons
$91,900
