Complete Guide to Section 8 & Public Housing in Delaware
Delaware has 6 housing authorities managing a combined 23 waiting lists across Section 8 (HCV), Public Housing, and Project-Based Voucher programs. Currently, 17 of those lists are accepting applications — an open rate of approximately 74%. This data was last verified on Mar 2, 2026.
The affordable housing programs tracked in Delaware include Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers (HCV) (5 open), Public Housing (5 open), Project-Based Vouchers (PBV) (3 open), Mainstream (1 open), RAD (1 open). Each program has its own eligibility criteria, application process, and wait times. In most cases, applicants can apply to multiple program types at the same housing authority, and there is no limit to the number of housing authorities you can apply to statewide.
The cities with the most open waitlists in Delaware right now are Dover (11), Newark (4), and New Castle (2) . Applicants who are flexible about location will generally receive assistance sooner than those who apply to a single waitlist in a high-demand area.
Latest opening: Newark Housing Authority — RAD
Eligibility Requirements for Delaware
To qualify for assistance in Delaware, applicants must meet specific income and household criteria set by the Delaware State Housing Authority (DSHA).
- Income: Below HUD local limits
- Citizenship: U.S. Citizen or eligible legal status
- Background: Criminal background check required
- Residency: Preferences often given to locals
Real-Time Data Verification
Section 8 Waitlist utilizes advanced Search Grounding technology to scan official Delaware legal notices, government press releases, and PHA portal updates. This automated monitoring is cross-referenced with Delaware State Housing Authority (DSHA) to ensure that families receive accurate information for low-income programs.