HUD PIH FY25 directory DE · Section 8 / HCV 1,295 HCV units 67th percentile in DE

Delaware State Housing Authority, Section 8 / HCV PHA Profile

Delaware State Housing Authority administers federal Section 8 / Housing Choice Voucher rental assistance, DE, with 1,295 authorized HCV units. Contact details, payment-standard reference, and nearby PHAs to broaden your waitlist strategy.

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Authorized HCV units · Delaware State HA vs nearby DE agencies

units
Source HUD PIH authorized-unit directory As of FY2025

The verdict

Delaware State Housing Authority administers 1,295 authorized Housing Choice Vouchers - a mid-to-large Section 8 agency nationally, larger than 67% of DE agencies.

1,295
authorized Section 8 vouchers
89th
percentile by size, nationally
67th
percentile in DE

Source: HUD PIH authorized-unit directory (FY2025). Contact the PHA directly for waitlist status.

1,295 Section 8 units

Delaware State Housing Authority is a Public Housing Authority in DE administering Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers with 1,295 authorized Section 8 units. Contact this PHA directly to check waitlist status and request an application.

  • 67th percentile by unit count in DE
  • Cross-referenced with HUD FY25 Payment Standards
Compiled from official public sources by the Plainvoucher team.

Section 8 / HCV units

1,295

HUD-authorized

Total authorized units

-

All programs combined

State-rank percentile

67 th

Among DE PHAs

2-BR standard range · DE

$1,398–$1,802 /mo

Median $1,492/mo · 2-BR

Section 8 / HCV share of Delaware State Housing Authority authorized units 100.0%
HUD nationwide median

Compared to nationwide HUD median of 62%, PHAs with high HCV share typically focus on tenant-based assistance over project-based public housing.

Where Delaware State Housing Authority sits among U.S. PHAs

By authorized Housing Choice Vouchers, across every PHA that runs them. Most are small; a handful of big-city authorities run the long right tail.

1,295 Top 20% higher than 80% of 2,129 voucher-running PHAs

0–10,000: 2,086 voucher-running PHAs (98%). This entry sits in this band. 10,000–20,000: 29 voucher-running PHAs (1%). Above this entry. 20,000–30,000: 8 voucher-running PHAs (0%). Above this entry. 30,000–40,000: 1 voucher-running PHAs (0%). Above this entry. 40,000–50,000: 1 voucher-running PHAs (0%). Above this entry. 50,000–60,000: 3 voucher-running PHAs (0%). Above this entry. 60,000–70,000: 0 voucher-running PHAs (0%). Above this entry. 70,000–80,000: 0 voucher-running PHAs (0%). Above this entry. 80,000–90,000: 0 voucher-running PHAs (0%). Above this entry. 90,000–100,000: 0 voucher-running PHAs (0%). Above this entry. 100,000–110,000: 0 voucher-running PHAs (0%). Above this entry. 110,000–120,000: 0 voucher-running PHAs (0%). Above this entry. 120,000–130,000: 1 voucher-running PHAs (0%). Above this entry. This PHA 0 130,000 every voucher-running PHA, bucketed by value

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Source HUD PIH authorized-unit directory · FY2025

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 directory as one of 3,780 Public Housing Authorities nationwide that administer the Section 8 / Housing Choice Voucher program, a group in which DE is represented. HUD records authorize 1,295 Section 8 / HCV units for this agency.

Ranked by Section 8 unit count within DE, Delaware State Housing Authority sits at the 67th percentile, meaning 67% of DE PHAs authorize fewer units, a useful proxy for program scale and local footprint. HUD records the program type as "Section 8", which shapes which voucher streams (regular HCV, VASH, Family Unification, Mainstream, or project-based conversions) this agency can operate. Every PHA in the directory runs its own waitlist, publishes its own admissions plan, and sets its own local preferences within the federal Section 8 rulebook, so the authorized-unit count is a ceiling, not a guarantee of current availability.

Across DE's 3 HUD FMR areas, the FY2025 2-bedroom payment standard ranges from $1,398 to $1,802/month (median $1,492); each PHA sets its own within 90–110% of HUD's Fair Market Rent for the specific area it serves, so confirm the figure for your metro with the agency or the payment-standard lookup. Contact information in the HUD directory its main line (3027394263) is the canonical route for waitlist status and application paperwork. Use the nearby-PHA list below to broaden your waitlist strategy, applying to multiple agencies in DE materially improves your odds of a faster voucher issue.

Contact this PHA

Phone
3027394263
Fax
3027396122
Email
matthew.heckles@delaware.gov
Executive Director
DSHA_PHA_Director@delaware.gov · 3027394263

About this PHA

Delaware State Housing Authority is one of 3,780 Public Housing Authorities listed in the HUD PIH Open Data directory. It administers the Section 8 / Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) program (program type: Section 8). HUD records show 1,295 authorized Section 8 / HCV units for this PHA.

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:

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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.

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