Section 8 Housing in Delaware
1,589 active Housing Choice Vouchers across 1 market. Rent limits, housing authorities, waitlist status, and voucher rights for every metro in Delaware.
Can a landlord refuse Section 8 in Delaware?
No. Delaware law prohibits landlords from refusing a renter because they pay with a Section 8 voucher. That protection applies in Delaware. If you were turned away for having a voucher, that refusal may be illegal.
Delaware Fair Housing Act (Title 6, Ch. 46, amended 2016)
Delaware's Fair Housing Act (Title 6, Chapter 46 of the Delaware Code, amended 2016 via SB 194) prohibits housing discrimination based on source of income statewide. Applies to all landlords regardless of unit count. Enforcement via the Delaware Division of Human Relations.
View statute →Informational only, not legal advice. Laws change, so verify current status before acting on a rejection or making a leasing decision.
All Section 8 markets in Delaware
Sorted by active voucher count. Each metro page has HUD Fair Market Rent by bedroom, the housing authorities that administer vouchers there, and waitlist status.
Section 8 by county in Delaware
County pages show the local voucher count, housing authorities, and metro rollup. Useful when you are looking at a specific address.
Find Section 8 apartments in Delaware
VoucherMatch connects voucher holders with landlords who accept Section 8, and it is free for renters. Landlords: listings here reach applicants whose voucher already covers the rent above.