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Delaware Metropolitan Housing Authority

222 Curtis St Rear, Delaware, OH, 43015 · ~447 units under management

Fair Market Rent by unit size — Delaware, OH (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

Delaware Metropolitan Housing Authority served 452 households across 447 units (101% occupied) as of HUD's 2025 Picture of Subsidized Households data. The typical assisted household here has an average of 1.7 people, an average annual income of $17,022, and pays an average of $420 per month toward rent.

Households served
452 of 447 units
Avg. household income
$17,022
Avg. rent paid by household
$420
Avg. household size
1.7 people
Households with children
24%
Head of household 62+
33%
Head of household with a disability
69%
Avg. wait to move in
11 months

Unit mix: 42% 1-bedroom, 34% 2-bedroom, 23% 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 Delaware Metropolitan 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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