Section 8 apartments in West Center City, Wilmington
West Center City is in the West area, primarily within ZIP code 19802. Compare HUD rent benchmarks below, then confirm the housing authority’s adopted standard and utility allowance for the actual unit.
Voucher discrimination is illegal here
Delaware's Fair Housing Act (Title 6, Chapter 46 of the Delaware Code, amended 2016) 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.
HUD rent benchmarks — ZIP 19802
Small-Area FMR · FY2027| Bedrooms | HUD benchmark / mo |
|---|---|
| Studio | $1,240 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,350 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,610 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,920 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,120 |
These are HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, not an adopted housing authority payment standard or a guaranteed rent approval. Your authority determines assistance using its schedule, household income, voucher size and utility allowance. Rent reasonableness and inspection requirements also apply. How HUD vouchers work.
HUD rent benchmarks by ZIP code in West Center City: 19802
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Governing PHA
Wilmington Housing Authority (WHA)
HUD PHA code DE001 · 2,342 HCV vouchers
This PHA is not accepting new applications at this time. Call for the next opening date.
Wilmington Housing Authority HCV waitlist status varies — check whadelaware.org or call (302) 429-6701.
- Address
- 400 Walnut Street, Wilmington, DE
- Phone
- (302) 429-6701
- Website
- https://www.whadelaware.org
New Castle County Housing Authority
HUD PHA code DE005 · 1,951 HCV vouchers
Waitlist status changes frequently — call the PHA directly to confirm before applying.
- Address
- 77 Reads Way , New Castle , DE
- Phone
- 3023955672
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