The Housing Choice Voucher program gives eligible families the opportunity to rent from a private landlord. The participant’s rental amount is calculated based upon anticipated gross household income. The family pays up to 40% of their household income as rent and is responsible for the full Security Deposit.
IMPORTANT WAITING LIST CHANGES FOR THE HOUSING CHOICE VOUCHERS PROGRAM - OCTOBER 2024
Delaware's five Public Housing Authorities (PHAs) have partnered with AffordableHousing.com to centralize the housing assistance application process. Through this statewide initiative, a single, streamlined system will allow applicants to submit and manage their waiting list applications for all PHAs using a common application. All applications will be processed through a centralized platform, accessible at Delaware.AffordableHousing.com.
Applicants that have an active waiting list application must update their applications.
Prospective applicants should not call our office with other requests or inquiries at this time. For immediate housing assistance, please see the links at the bottom of this page. There are also links to other local Public Housing Authorities on our Voucher Portability page.
Housing Choice Voucher Eligibility
Eligibility for the Housing Choice Voucher is determined by a specific set of factors. The applicants must:
- Be considered a family per the standards established by the HUD and NHA.
- Fall into the HUD-specified income limit bracket for their family size.
- Be U.S. citizens or eligible immigrants.
- Provide the Social Security numbers of all household members as needed.
- Allow the NHA to collect and use family information made necessary by NHA-provided consent forms.
- Meet the NHA's and HUD's standards for acceptable current or past behavior in all family members.
A credit report and background check may be used by The Newark Housing Authority to determine eligibility of the applicants.
Placement on the Waiting List
The NHA will make preliminary acceptance decisions after reviewing submitted applications. An application will be accepted unless it is deemed in violation of NHA and HUD requirements and regulations. Excepted applicants will be placed on the waiting list, and rejected applicants will be notified in writing. Note that no applicant is entitled to either be on the waiting list, or in a specific position on the waiting list.
For More Information
- NHA Housing Choice Voucher Program Frequently Asked Questions
- HUD Housing Choice Voucher Program Information
- HUD Housing Choice Voucher Program Fact Sheet
- HUD Housing Choice Voucher Program Guidebook
- HUD Public and Indian Housing Handbook
- Delaware Tenant Landlord Code
HUD Housing Choice Voucher Program Forms (pdf)
Click the button below to view our Housing Choice Voucher Policy
2024 Occupancy Standards
| Bedroom Size | Minimum Number of Persons | Maximum Number of Persons |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 2 | 2 | 4 |
| 3 | 3 | 6 |
| 4 | 4 | 8 |
| 5 | 5 | 10 |
| 6 | 6 | 12 |
2024 Income Limits
| Family Size | L30 Extremely Low | L50 Very Low | L80 Low |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $24,100 | $40,150 | $64,250 |
| 2 | $27,550 | $45,900 | $73,400 |
| 3 | $31,000 | $51,650 | $82,600 |
| 4 | $34,400 | $57,350 | $91,750 |
| 5 | $37,200 | $61,950 | $99,100 |
| 6 | $41,960 | $66,550 | $106,450 |
| 7 | $47,340 | $71,150 | $113,800 |
| 8 | - | - | - |
2024 Payments Standards Zip Code 19711
| Bedroom Size | Fair Market Rents | Payment Standard |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | $1,360 | $1,496 |
| 1 | $1,490 | $1,639 |
| 2 | $1,780 | $1,958 |
| 3 | $2,140 | $2,354 |
| 4 | $2,440 | $2,684 |
2024 Payments Standards Zip Code 19713
| Bedroom Size | Fair Market Rents | Payment Standard |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | $1,290 | $1,419 |
| 1 | $1,430 | $1,573 |
| 2 | $1,700 | $1,870 |
| 3 | $2,050 | $2,255 |
| 4 | $2,330 | $2,563 |