Public housing agency · HUD code PA023
Housing Authority County of Delaware
Housing Authority County of Delaware is a public housing authority recorded by HUD under participant code PA023. This profile is built from HUD's own Public Housing Authorities dataset. Data last updated October 4, 2026.
- Housing Choice Vouchers
- 2,983
- Public housing units
- 706
- Waiting list
- Status unverified
- 2-bedroom Fair Market Rent
- $1,860
Waiting list status
Unknown — check the official site. We have not verified this list, and waiting lists often open for only a few days. Check the authority’s official website or call (610) 876-2521 before you apply.
Programs and size
HUD records this authority as operating a Combined program with 2,983 Housing Choice Voucher units and 706 public housing units.
Where it operates
Federal records place this authority's public housing in Delaware. Voucher jurisdiction can be broader than the places where an authority owns property, so confirm coverage for your address directly with the authority.
Cities with public housing operated by this authority: Chester Township, Media, Sharon Hill, Upland, Wayne, Woodlyn.
Public housing developments
Developments operated by this authority
Public housing developments recorded by HUD under this authority's participant code.
| Property | Address | Classification | Units | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CALCON GARDENS | 1103 Clifton Ave, Sharon Hill 19079 | Public Housing Development | 50 total | (610) 876-2521 |
| Delaware County Fairgrounds II | 2101 Tolston St, Chester Township 19013 | Public Housing Development | 41 total | (610) 876-2521 |
| Delaware County Fairgrounds III | 1301 Peterson St, Chester Township 19013 | Public Housing Development | 38 total | (610) 876-2521 |
| Delaware County Fairgrounds IV | 2112 Thomas St, Chester Township 19013 | Public Housing Development | 51 total | (610) 876-2521 |
| GREENHILL COURT APTS | 1300 Clifton Ave, Sharon Hill 19079 | Public Housing Development | 130 total | (610) 876-2521 |
| Highland Homes | 538 Highland Ct, Wayne 19087 | Public Housing Development | 50 total | (610) 876-2521 |
| HOWARD C KINDER PARK | 815 Forrest Ave, Media 19063 | Public Housing Development | 66 total | (610) 876-2521 |
| Kinder Park II | 2009 Justice Sq, Woodlyn 19094 | Public Housing Development | 34 total | (610) 876-2521 |
| Kinder Park III (Phase 3) | 1708 Liberty Rd, Woodlyn 19094 | Public Housing Development | 38 total | (610) 876-2521 |
| Kinder Park IV-A | 1857 Constitution Ave, Woodlyn 19094 | Public Housing Development | 39 total | (610) 876-2521 |
| Kinder Park IV-B | 1857 Constitution Ave, Woodlyn 19094 | Public Housing Development | 57 total | (610) 876-2521 |
| Kinder Park Redevelopment Phase I | 1814 Constitution Ave, Woodlyn 19094 | Public Housing Development | 33 total | (610) 876-2521 |
| Parkview Homes and Apartments | 301 Glenway Ave, Upland 19015 | Public Housing Development | 77 total | (610) 876-2521 |
| Wallingford | 306 Wallingford Ave, Media 19063 | Public Housing Development | 2 total | (610) 876-2521 |
HUD records identify this as an affordable or assisted housing property. Current vacancies, eligibility and voucher policies must be confirmed directly with property management.
FY2026 income limits for Delaware County
Delaware County is in HUD’s Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD MSA income-limit area (FY2026 median family income $122,700).
| Household size | Very low income (50%) |
|---|---|
| 1 person | $42,950 |
| 2 people | $49,100 |
| 3 people | $55,250 |
| 4 people | $61,350 |
| 5 people | $66,300 |
| 6 people | $71,200 |
| 7 people | $76,100 |
| 8 people | $81,000 |
| Household size | Extremely low income (30%) | Very low income (50%) | Low income (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $25,800 | $42,950 | $68,750 |
| 2 people | $29,450 | $49,100 | $78,550 |
| 3 people | $33,150 | $55,250 | $88,350 |
| 4 people | $36,800 | $61,350 | $98,150 |
| 5 people | $39,750 | $66,300 | $106,050 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $71,200 | $113,900 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $76,100 | $121,750 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $81,000 | $129,600 |
Voucher eligibility generally starts at the very low income (50%) limit (how income limits work).
How to apply
Contact the authority directly
Using the phone number or website above. Applications are always free — if any site asks you to pay to apply for Section 8, do not pay.
Ask whether the waiting list is open
This is the single question no dataset can answer for you.
Check the income limits
For the county you live in. Income is one factor, not the whole test.
Ask about local preferences
Many authorities prioritise applicants who live or work in the area, veterans, people with disabilities, or households experiencing homelessness.
Ask for the landlord list
Most authorities keep a list of owners who have accepted vouchers before, and it is rarely published online.
Contact
- Address
- 1855 Constitution Ave, Woodlyn, PA 19094
- Phone
- (610) 876-2521
- jem@dcha1.org
Where this information comes from
- HUD Public Housing Authorities · U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development · source updated 18 August 2026 · retrieved 22 September 2026
- HUD Public Housing Developments · U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development · source updated 21 July 2026 · retrieved 22 September 2026
- HUD Fair Market Rents FY2027 · U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office of Policy Development and Research (HUD User) · source updated 1 September 2026 · retrieved 4 October 2026
- HUD Section 8 Income Limits FY2026 · U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office of Policy Development and Research · source updated not published by the provider · retrieved 22 September 2026
Sources: HUD Public Housing Authorities (retrieved 22 September 2026); HUD Public Housing Developments (retrieved 22 September 2026); HUD Fair Market Rents FY2027 (retrieved 4 October 2026); HUD Section 8 Income Limits FY2026 (retrieved 22 September 2026).
These federal datasets do not show vacancies, waiting-list status or whether a landlord accepts vouchers (about our data).
Last verified: HUD last refreshed its housing-authority dataset on 18 August 2026; this record was last confirmed in HUD’s data on 22 September 2026; contact details have not yet been checked against the authority’s own website.