Wilmington, DE Section 8 Rent Limits 2026–27 by ZIP Code
For 2026–27, HUD's 2-bedroom figure in Wilmington ranges from $1,570 (ZIP 19804) to $2,250 (ZIP 19803), with a median of $1,800 across 12 ZIP codes. HUD sets these per ZIP code (Small Area Fair Market Rents), so they differ across the city.
These are HUD's figures, effective 2026-10-01. A housing authority sets its own payment standard, normally between 90% and 110% of them (higher with HUD approval or as a disability accommodation). The voucher then pays the lower of that standard or the gross rent, minus your total tenant payment (generally 30% of adjusted monthly income).
| ZIP | Studio | 1 BR | 2 BR | 3 BR | 4 BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19801 | $1,290 | $1,400 | $1,670 | $1,990 | $2,190 |
| 19802 | $1,240 | $1,350 | $1,610 | $1,920 | $2,120 |
| 19803 | $1,740 | $1,880 | $2,250 | $2,680 | $2,960 |
| 19804 | $1,210 | $1,310 | $1,570 | $1,870 | $2,060 |
| 19805 | $1,220 | $1,320 | $1,580 | $1,880 | $2,080 |
| 19806 | $1,380 | $1,500 | $1,790 | $2,130 | $2,350 |
| 19807 | $1,680 | $1,820 | $2,170 | $2,590 | $2,850 |
| 19808 | $1,360 | $1,470 | $1,760 | $2,100 | $2,310 |
| 19809 | $1,400 | $1,520 | $1,810 | $2,160 | $2,380 |
| 19810 | $1,450 | $1,570 | $1,880 | $2,240 | $2,470 |
| 19884 | $1,400 | $1,520 | $1,810 | $2,160 | $2,380 |
| 19899 | $1,400 | $1,520 | $1,810 | $2,160 | $2,380 |
Income limits: New Castle County
Voucher amounts nationwide by unit size: Studio · 1 Bedroom · 2 Bedroom · 3 Bedroom · 4 Bedroom