How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in ZIP 19717?

For ZIP 19717 in New Castle County, DE, the FY2026 two-bedroom Fair Market Rent is $1,830 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $1,645 to $2,015 before the tenant's utility allowance.

What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 19717?

HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for ZIP 19717, by bedroom size: studio $1,410, 1-bedroom $1,540, 2-bedroom $1,830, 3-bedroom $2,190, 4-bedroom $2,450. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.

Which housing authority covers ZIP 19717?

Vouchers for New Castle County are administered by Wilmington Housing Authority (WHA), New Castle County Housing Authority, Newark Housing Authority. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 19717 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

Section 8 Rent in ZIP 19717

FY2026 Fair Market Rent for ZIP 19717 in New Castle County, Delaware: the exact per-bedroom rents HUD publishes for this ZIP, the estimated payment-standard range, the housing authorities that administer vouchers here, and whether a landlord can legally decline a voucher in Delaware.

Studio

$1,410

1 BR

$1,540

2 BR

$1,830

3 BR

$2,190

4 BR

$2,450

Estimated payment standard range (2 BR)

Local PHAs set payment standards between 90% and 110% of FMR. Exact figures vary by PHA. The numbers below are the modeled range.

Low (90%)

$1,645

FMR (100%)

$1,830

High (110%)

$2,015

Gross rent before the tenant utility allowance. The PHA's published payment standard is the number that actually applies; verify with the PHA before signing a lease or HAP contract.

ZIP vs county FMR (2 BR)

ZIP 19717 at $1,830 is $20 higher than the New Castle County county-wide 2 BR FMR of $1,810. In SAFMR metros the ZIP number is what actually applies to an address here, so a voucher stretches further in this ZIP than the county average suggests.

Can a landlord refuse Section 8 in ZIP 19717?

No. Delaware law prohibits landlords from refusing a renter because they pay with a Section 8 voucher. That protection applies in ZIP 19717. 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.

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Informational only, not legal advice. Laws change, so verify current status before acting on a rejection or making a leasing decision.

Housing authorities serving New Castle County

Wilmington Housing Authority (WHA)
Wilmington · PHA code DE001
2,342 Section 8 units
New Castle County Housing Authority
New Castle · PHA code DE005
1,951 Section 8 units
Newark Housing Authority
Newark · PHA code DE003
216 Section 8 units

The PHA whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 19717 handles the application, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

Frequently asked questions

How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in ZIP 19717?: For ZIP 19717 in New Castle County, DE, the FY2026 two-bedroom Fair Market Rent is $1,830 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $1,645 to $2,015 before the tenant's utility allowance.
What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 19717?: HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for ZIP 19717, by bedroom size: studio $1,410, 1-bedroom $1,540, 2-bedroom $1,830, 3-bedroom $2,190, 4-bedroom $2,450. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.
Which housing authority covers ZIP 19717?: Vouchers for New Castle County are administered by Wilmington Housing Authority (WHA), New Castle County Housing Authority, Newark Housing Authority. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 19717 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

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New Castle County overview All of Delaware

SAFMR data published by HUD for FY2026. ZIP 19717 maps to New Castle County, DE · FIPS 10003. Investors can run these numbers in the RentalCalcs voucher analyzer.