Delaware State Housing Authority, Section 8 / HCV PHA Profile
Delaware State Housing Authority administers federal Section 8 / Housing Choice Voucher rental assistance, DE, with 0 authorized HCV units. Contact details, payment-standard reference, and nearby PHAs to broaden your waitlist strategy.
How this PHA compares nearby
Authorized HCV units · Delaware State HA vs nearby DE agencies
- Wilmington HA
Wilmington Housing Authority
2,342 units
- New Castle County HA
New Castle County Housing Authority
1,951 units
- Delaware State HA
Delaware State Housing Authority
1,295 units
- Dover HA 294
Dover Housing Authority
294 units
- Newark HA 216
Newark Housing Authority
216 units
The verdict
HUD lists 0 active Section 8 / HCV units for Delaware State Housing Authority in DE right now; its 290 total authorized units sit under other HUD programs instead (public housing, Mod Rehab, or project-based).
Delaware State Housing Authority, based in DE, administers the federal Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher program with 0 authorized Section 8 units. Waitlist status changes without much notice, so confirm directly with the agency before applying.
Section 8 / HCV units
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HUD-authorized
Total authorized units
290
All programs combined
State-rank percentile
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Among DE PHAs
2-BR standard range · DE
$1,398–$1,802 /mo
Median $1,492/mo · 2-BR
What HUD's PIH Record for Delaware State Housing Authority Tells You
Delaware State Housing Authority appears in HUD's Public and Indian Housing (PIH) Open Data set, one of 3,780 Public Housing Authorities nationwide running the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher program alongside every other agency in DE. This agency shows 0 active Section 8 / HCV authorizations in HUD's directory right now, but it does still hold 290 total authorized units through other HUD programs.
HUD's directory categorizes it under the "Combined" program type, the classification that governs which voucher streams -- regular HCV, VASH, Family Unification, Mainstream, or project-based conversions -- it is eligible to run. HUD sets the ceiling; each PHA still runs its own waitlist, admissions plan, and local preferences under the federal Section 8 rulebook, so the number above caps capacity without guaranteeing an open list today.
Across DE's 3 HUD FMR areas, the FY2025 2-bedroom payment standard runs $1,398-$1,802/month (median $1,492); Delaware State Housing Authority sets its own figure within 90-110% of HUD's Fair Market Rent for the specific area it serves, so confirm the exact number for your metro before signing anything. its main line is 3027394263. Use the nearby-PHA list below to broaden your waitlist strategy across the state.
Contact this PHA
- Phone
- 3027394263
- Fax
- 3027393178
- matthew.heckles@delaware.gov
- Executive Director
- DSHA_PHA_Director@delaware.gov · 3027394263
How to apply at Delaware State Housing Authority
How to apply at this PHA
Before applying, confirm whether this PHA's waitlist is currently open. Waitlist status can change without much notice, some PHAs open for as little as 72 hours at a time. Application channels typically include:
- The PHA's own website (search "Delaware State Housing Authority Section 8 application")
- A public notice posted at the PHA office or in the legal notices of the local newspaper
- HUD-approved housing counseling agencies in the area
- Local legal-aid and tenant-advocacy groups
See our step-by-step How to Apply for Section 8 guide for the full federal application process.
What to expect, typical waitlist
HUD does not publish current waitlist open/closed status centrally, and waitlist lengths vary sharply by local demand. In high-cost metros, waits can exceed 5–10 years and many waitlists are closed. In smaller cities and rural counties, waits of 6 months to 3 years are more typical. Some PHAs use a lottery rather than first-come-first-served. This site does not predict your individual wait time. Contact the PHA directly to confirm the current list status and whether local preferences apply to your household. Our waitlist strategy guide explains how to maximize your odds by applying to multiple PHAs.
Payment standard reference
Payment standards are set per HUD FMR area, not per agency. Across DE's 3 HUD FMR areas, the FY2025 2-bedroom payment standard ranges $1,398–$1,802/month (median $1,492). Delaware State Housing Authority sets its own figure within 90–110% of HUD's Fair Market Rent for the specific area it serves.
Find your exact number: look up the 2-, 1-, and 3-bedroom payment standards for your metro with the payment-standard lookup tool, then confirm the current figure with the PHA before signing a lease. See our Payment Standards vs. FMR guide.
Nearby PHAs in DE
If this PHA's waitlist is closed, applying to additional PHAs in the same region is a recommended strategy. Other PHAs nearby:
- Wilmington Housing Authority · 2,342 units
- New Castle County Housing Authority · 1,951 units
- Delaware State Housing Authority · 1,295 units
- Dover Housing Authority · 294 units
- Newark Housing Authority · 216 units
Related guides
Source: HUD PIH Open Data (FY25). Last compiled April 2026. Payment-standard figures: Source: HUD USER Fair Market Rent FY2025. If any contact detail has changed, please email corrections@plainvoucher.com. See our methodology for how we compile and cross-reference this data.
⚠ Disclaimer. PlainVoucher is not affiliated with HUD or with Delaware State Housing Authority. Data here is compiled from HUD public sources for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for consulting the PHA directly about eligibility, waitlist status, or application procedures.