How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in ZIP 19810?

For ZIP 19810 in New Castle County, DE, the FY2027 two-bedroom Fair Market Rent is $1,880 per month. For illustration, 90% to 110% of this HUD benchmark is roughly $1,690 to $2,070. This modeled range is not the agency's adopted schedule. The agency calculates assistance using its applicable standard, household income and unit details; gross rent includes the allowance for tenant-paid utilities.

What are the FY2027 HUD rent benchmarks for ZIP 19810?

HUD's FY2027 Fair Market Rent for ZIP 19810, by bedroom size: studio $1,450, 1-bedroom $1,570, 2-bedroom $1,880, 3-bedroom $2,240, 4-bedroom $2,470. A ZIP benchmark helps compare locations but does not establish what a voucher pays. The administering agency's adopted schedule, program rules and household calculation determine assistance.

Which housing authority covers ZIP 19810?

Agencies listed for New Castle County include Wilmington Housing Authority (WHA), New Castle County Housing Authority, Newark Housing Authority. This county directory does not establish jurisdiction for every address. Check the agency on your voucher or application and confirm who would administer assistance at the proposed unit.

Section 8 Rent in ZIP 19810

FY2027 Fair Market Rent for ZIP 19810 in New Castle County, Delaware: HUD rent benchmarks by bedroom size, an illustrative percentage range, the housing authorities that administer vouchers here, and whether a landlord can legally decline a voucher in Delaware.

Studio

$1,450

1 BR

$1,570

2 BR

$1,880

3 BR

$2,240

4 BR

$2,470

What does the HUD rent benchmark measure in ZIP 19810?

HUD's Fair Market Rents estimate 40th-percentile gross rents for standard-quality units occupied by recent movers. Small Area FMRs provide ZIP-level estimates. These are not arithmetic average asking rents or approved voucher payments. For FY2027, that benchmark is $1,570 for a one-bedroom and $1,880 for a two-bedroom in ZIP 19810. Actual asking rents and adopted agency payment standards can differ. The full HUD benchmark table is above.

What changed from FY2026 to FY2027 in ZIP 19810

HUD's two-bedroom Fair Market Rent for ZIP 19810 rose from $1,780 in FY2026 to $1,880 in FY2027, a change of +$100 a month (+5.6%). FY2027 figures took effect on October 1, 2026.

Bedrooms	FY2026	FY2027	Change
Efficiency (studio)	$1,370	$1,450	+$80 (+5.8%)
1-bedroom	$1,500	$1,570	+$70 (+4.7%)
2-bedroom	$1,780	$1,880	+$100 (+5.6%)
3-bedroom	$2,130	$2,240	+$110 (+5.2%)
4-bedroom	$2,380	$2,470	+$90 (+3.8%)

The FMR is not what the voucher pays. Each housing authority sets its own payment standard. The basic range is 90% to 110% of the applicable FMR or SAFMR, with exceptions and Moving to Work policies that may differ. A HUD effective date is not a household rent-change notice. Confirm the adopted schedule and its application to your lease or reexamination with your agency.

Already renting with a voucher in ZIP 19810? Under standard HCV rules, once the housing authority raises its payment standard, the higher amount must be used for your subsidy no later than the earliest of three dates: a rent increase that would raise your share, your next regular or interim reexamination, or one year after the increase took effect (24 CFR 982.505(c)(4)). Confirm any applicable Moving to Work policy with your agency.

Landlords: a higher FMR does not raise a contract rent by itself. You still request the increase from the housing authority, and the new rent has to pass its rent reasonableness review against comparable unassisted units.

Source: HUD Fair Market Rents, FY2026 and FY2027, huduser.gov.

Illustration: 90% to 110% of the HUD benchmark (2 BR)

These percentages illustrate the basic payment-standard range, not a verified agency schedule. ZIP-based policies, approved exceptions and Moving to Work rules can differ.

Low (90%)

$1,690

FMR (100%)

$1,880

High (110%)

$2,070

Gross rent includes the applicable allowance for tenant-paid utilities. Ask your administering agency for the adopted standard and household affordability calculation; neither the HUD benchmark nor this illustration is a lease approval.

ZIP vs county FMR (2 BR)

ZIP 19810 at $1,880 is $20 higher than the New Castle County county-wide 2 BR FMR of $1,860. This is a comparison of HUD benchmarks. It does not establish the agency's adopted standard or the assistance available to a particular household.

Can a landlord refuse Section 8 in ZIP 19810?

No. Delaware law prohibits landlords from refusing a renter because they pay with a Section 8 voucher. That protection applies in ZIP 19810. If you were turned away for having a voucher, that refusal may be illegal.

Delaware Fair Housing Act, 6 Del. C. §4601 (voucher exemption repealed effective January 2026)

Source of income has been protected since 2016; a 2024 amendment removed the exemption that let landlords decline voucher programs, effective January 2026 once unified PHA procedures were adopted. PRRAC Appendix B (March 2026).

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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

These agencies are listed for the county. Confirm jurisdiction for the exact address and, if you already have a voucher, which agency will administer the proposed move.

Frequently asked questions

How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in ZIP 19810?: For ZIP 19810 in New Castle County, DE, the FY2027 two-bedroom Fair Market Rent is $1,880 per month. For illustration, 90% to 110% of this HUD benchmark is roughly $1,690 to $2,070. This modeled range is not the agency's adopted schedule. The agency calculates assistance using its applicable standard, household income and unit details; gross rent includes the allowance for tenant-paid utilities.
What are the FY2027 HUD rent benchmarks for ZIP 19810?: HUD's FY2027 Fair Market Rent for ZIP 19810, by bedroom size: studio $1,450, 1-bedroom $1,570, 2-bedroom $1,880, 3-bedroom $2,240, 4-bedroom $2,470. A ZIP benchmark helps compare locations but does not establish what a voucher pays. The administering agency's adopted schedule, program rules and household calculation determine assistance.
Which housing authority covers ZIP 19810?: Agencies listed for New Castle County include Wilmington Housing Authority (WHA), New Castle County Housing Authority, Newark Housing Authority. This county directory does not establish jurisdiction for every address. Check the agency on your voucher or application and confirm who would administer assistance at the proposed unit.

Find Section 8 apartments in ZIP 19810

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