How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in ZIP 19977?

For ZIP 19977 in Kent County, DE, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $1,630 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $1,465 to $1,795 before the tenant's utility allowance.

What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 19977?

HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 19977, by bedroom size: studio $1,280, 1-bedroom $1,300, 2-bedroom $1,630, 3-bedroom $2,220, 4-bedroom $2,480. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.

Which housing authority covers ZIP 19977?

Vouchers for Kent County are administered by Delaware State Housing Authority, Dover Housing Authority, Delaware State Housing Authority. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 19977 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

Section 8 Rent in ZIP 19977

FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 19977 in Kent 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

$1,280

1 BR

$1,300

2 BR

$1,630

3 BR

$2,220

4 BR

$2,480

What is the average rent in ZIP 19977?

HUD's Fair Market Rent is the standard benchmark for typical rent in a ZIP code: it is set at the 40th percentile of gross rents (rent plus utilities) that recent movers actually paid in the area. For FY2026, that benchmark is $1,300 for a one-bedroom and $1,630 for a two-bedroom in ZIP 19977. Asking rents on new listings often run somewhat above this figure, and voucher payment standards are set within 90–110% of it — the full per-bedroom table is above.

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%)

$1,465

FMR (100%)

$1,630

High (110%)

$1,795

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 19977 at $1,630 is $160 higher than the Kent County county-wide 2 BR FMR of $1,470. 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 19977?

No. Delaware law prohibits landlords from refusing a renter because they pay with a Section 8 voucher. That protection applies in ZIP 19977. 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 Kent County

Delaware State Housing Authority
Dover · PHA code DE901
1,295 Section 8 units
Dover Housing Authority
Dover · PHA code DE002
294 Section 8 units
Delaware State Housing Authority
Dover · PHA code DE004
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The PHA whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 19977 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 19977?: For ZIP 19977 in Kent County, DE, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $1,630 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $1,465 to $1,795 before the tenant's utility allowance.
What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 19977?: HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 19977, by bedroom size: studio $1,280, 1-bedroom $1,300, 2-bedroom $1,630, 3-bedroom $2,220, 4-bedroom $2,480. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.
Which housing authority covers ZIP 19977?: Vouchers for Kent County are administered by Delaware State Housing Authority, Dover Housing Authority, Delaware State Housing Authority. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 19977 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

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Kent County overview All of Delaware

SAFMR data published by HUD for FY2026. ZIP 19977 maps to Kent County, DE · FIPS 10001. Investors can run these numbers in the RentalCalcs voucher analyzer.