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DELRAY BEACH HOUSING AUTHORITY

82 NW 5th Ave, Delray Beach, FL, 33444 · ~1,179 units under management

Fair Market Rent by unit size — Delray Beach, FL (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

DELRAY BEACH HOUSING AUTHORITY served 1,127 households across 1,179 units (96% occupied) as of HUD's 2025 Picture of Subsidized Households data. The typical assisted household here has an average of 2.3 people, an average annual income of $23,068, and pays an average of $571 per month toward rent.

Households served
1,127 of 1,179 units
Avg. household income
$23,068
Avg. rent paid by household
$571
Avg. household size
2.3 people
Households with children
38%
Head of household 62+
47%
Head of household with a disability
19%
Avg. wait to move in
52 months

Unit mix: 35% 1-bedroom, 31% 2-bedroom, 34% 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.

Public housing inspection scores

HUD conducts physical inspections of public housing developments under the REAC (Real Estate Assessment Center) program. Scores run 0–100: 90+ is High Performer, 60–89 is Standard, below 60 is Troubled. This agency administers 4 developments with an average score of 92 (High Performer).

DevelopmentCityScoreProtocolInspected
The SkyDelray Beach96 High PerformerUPCSApr 2022
West Settlers CenterDelray Beach94 High PerformerUPCSMar 2022
The HorizonDelray Beach93 High PerformerUPCSMar 2022
Scattered SitesDelray Beach85 StandardUPCSMar 2022

Source: HUD REAC Physical Inspection Scores — data reflects the most recent inspection for each development. See Understanding REAC and NSPIRE inspection scores for methodology details.

Applying with this agency

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Evaluating this market

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