Delaware County, NY
Section 8 Fair Market Rents · FY 2026
Fair Market Rents by bedroom size
HUD sets FMRs annually. Local PHAs set their payment standards at 90–110% of FMR (higher with HUD approval) — the ranges below are estimates; confirm with the housing authority.
| Bedroom size | Fair Market Rent | Est. payment standard range |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $813/mo | $732 – $894/mo |
| 1 BR | $884/mo | $796 – $972/mo |
| 2 BR | $1,033/mo | $930 – $1,136/mo |
| 3 BR | $1,437/mo | $1,293 – $1,581/mo |
| 4 BR | $1,490/mo | $1,341 – $1,639/mo |
Fair Market Rent by unit size — Delaware County, NY (FY 2026)
Source: HUD FY 2026 data for Delaware County. Payment standard ranges shown are 90–110% of FMR; actual standards vary by housing authority.
Housing authority serving Delaware County
- Village of Walton
35430 State Highway 10, Hamden, NY, 13782 · 6077461650
Am I eligible?
To qualify for a Housing Choice Voucher in Delaware County, your household's gross annual income generally must be at or below the limits below (50% of area median income, as set by HUD). Most agencies are required to prioritize applicants at or below 30% AMI for at least 75% of new vouchers.
| Household size | Max gross annual income |
|---|---|
| 1 person | $31,500 |
| 2 people | $36,000 |
| 3 people | $40,500 |
| 4 people | $44,950 |
| 5 people | $48,550 |
| 6 people | $52,150 |
| 7 people | $55,750 |
| 8 people | $59,350 |
Source: HUD Income Limits, 2026. Meeting the income limit does not guarantee a voucher — waiting lists, local preferences, and funding levels vary by housing authority. Learn more about eligibility →
Income-restricted housing in Delaware County
These properties were built or rehabilitated using the federal Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) program and must rent a portion of units below market rate. Many, but not all, accept Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers — contact the property directly to confirm current availability and voucher acceptance.
- Elderly
SIDNEY MUNICIPAL APARTMENTS
21 LIBERTY STREET, SIDNEY, NY, 1383819 income-restricted units of 30 total26 1BR, 4 2BRBuilt 20184% LIHTCCompliance through ~2048 - Elderly
SHERWOOD LANDING
32 LANDING DR, SIDNEY, NY, 1383832 income-restricted unitsBuilt 20134% LIHTCCompliance through ~2043 MOUNTAIN LAUREL GARDENS
100 LAMPHERE LN, ARKVILLE, NY, 1240630 income-restricted units14 1BR, 8 2BR, 8 3BRBuilt 20064% LIHTCCompliance through ~2036DEAN'S LANDING
4 GRAHAM DR, STAMFORD, NY, 1216728 income-restricted units2 1BR, 24 2BR, 2 3BRBuilt 20054% LIHTCCompliance through ~2035SIDNEY COMMUNITY APTS
600 CIR DR, SIDNEY, NY, 1383824 income-restricted units8 1BR, 8 2BR, 8 3BRBuilt 20004% LIHTCCompliance through ~2030STAMFORD VILLAGE APTS
123 MAIN ST, STAMFORD, NY, 1216720 income-restricted units of 24 total19 1BR, 1 2BRBuilt 19974% LIHTCCompliance through ~2027READ MEMORIAL SENIOR HOUSING
266 LEONARD ST, HANCOCK, NY, 1378328 income-restricted units28 1BRBuilt 19939% LIHTCCompliance through ~2023
Source: HUD LIHTC Public-Use Database. Properties shown were placed in service within the last 35 years and may still be under compliance obligations. Verify availability, income limits, and voucher acceptance directly with each property. More on finding affordable housing →
Estimate your voucher payment
Enter a Delaware County ZIP code in the Voucher Payment Estimator for a personalized rent and subsidy estimate based on local FMR data.
Estimate payment →Investor: find your price ceiling
Use the Property Budget Calculator to find the max purchase price that hits your target return on a Section 8 unit in this market.
Run the numbers →