Section 8 apartments in ZIP 19802, Wilmington
ZIP 19802 covers the West Center City, Baynard Boulevard neighborhoods in Wilmington. Payment standards below are the exact ceilings a Housing Choice Voucher will cover for units in this ZIP.
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.
Section 8 payment standards — ZIP 19802
Small-Area FMR · 2026| Bedrooms | Payment standard / mo |
|---|---|
| Studio | $1,230 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,340 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,600 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,920 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,140 |
Payment standards published by HUD. Small-Area FMRs vary by ZIP code — this is the exact ceiling a Housing Choice Voucher will cover for a unit in this ZIP.
Neighborhoods inside ZIP 19802
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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