Housing authorities across Delaware administer public housing communities and rental voucher programs funded by HUD to help low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford safe housing in communities throughout the state.
Housing Authority locations are available in 7 cities across Delaware. They are spread across 3 counties.
Cities with the highest concentration include Smyrna, Dover, Newark, which have the largest housing authorities managing thousands of public housing units and Section 8 vouchers for high-need urban populations.
Residents of Delaware seeking affordable housing assistance should contact their local housing authority immediately — waitlists for public housing and Section 8 vouchers are often years long, so early application is essential.
Housing Authority by Counties
Residents of Delaware who are on a housing authority waitlist should update their contact information any time they move or change phone numbers, as missing a notification letter can result in removal from the waitlist and the need to reapply.
Browse Housing Authority by county across Delaware to find the nearest location.