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New Castle County Housing Authority

77 Reads Way, New Castle, DE, 19720 · ~1,951 units under management

Fair Market Rent by unit size — New Castle, DE (2026)

Figures shown are Fair Market Rent for the county this agency primarily serves — the agency's actual payment standard (typically 90–110% of FMR) may differ. Confirm directly with the agency.

Who this agency serves

New Castle County Housing Authority served 1,427 households across 1,951 units (73% occupied) as of HUD's 2025 Picture of Subsidized Households data. The typical assisted household here has an average of 2.4 people, an average annual income of $21,894, and pays an average of $599 per month toward rent.

Households served
1,427 of 1,951 units
Avg. household income
$21,894
Avg. rent paid by household
$599
Avg. household size
2.4 people
Households with children
46%
Head of household 62+
26%
Head of household with a disability
38%
Avg. wait to move in
55 months

Unit mix: 19% 1-bedroom, 43% 2-bedroom, 38% 3-bedroom.

Source: HUD's Picture of Subsidized Households, 2025— figures reflect this agency's most recent reporting period across all HUD programs it administers, not just Housing Choice Vouchers.

Applying with this agency

Application processes and waiting-list status vary by agency — contact New Castle County Housing Authority directly using the info above, or read our general guide to how to apply and how waiting lists work.

Evaluating this market

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