Delaware County, PA
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 | $1,397/mo | $1,257 – $1,537/mo |
| 1 BR | $1,520/mo | $1,368 – $1,672/mo |
| 2 BR | $1,810/mo | $1,629 – $1,991/mo |
| 3 BR | $2,170/mo | $1,953 – $2,387/mo |
| 4 BR | $2,423/mo | $2,181 – $2,665/mo |
Fair Market Rent by unit size — Delaware County, PA (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 authorities serving Delaware County
This county is served by 2 housing authorities. Each may have its own waiting list, payment standards, and application requirements.
- Chester Housing Authority
1111 Avenue Of The States, Chester, PA, 19013 · 6109041111
- Housing Authority County of Delaware
1855 Constitution Ave, Woodlyn, PA, 19094 · 6108762521
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 | $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 |
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.
ST JOSEPH PLACE
502 WOODLAWN AVE, COLLINGDALE, PA, 19023-40570 income-restricted units of 50 total50 1BRBuilt 20234% LIHTCCompliance through ~2053MAKEMIE COURT
554 S LANSDOWNE AVE, YEADON, PA, 19050-279444 income-restricted units44 1BRBuilt 20224% LIHTCCompliance through ~2052SIMPSON GARDENS II
82 N LANSDOWNE AVE, LANSDOWNE, PA, 19050-199041 income-restricted units38 1BR, 3 2BRBuilt 20204% LIHTCCompliance through ~2050ALICIAN SENIOR APARTMENTS
140 HAMPDEN RD, UPPER DARBY TOWNSHIP, PA, 19082-310053 income-restricted units53 1BRBuilt 20174% LIHTCCompliance through ~2047KINDER PARK PHASE III
CONSTITUTION AVE, WOODLYN, PA, 19094-142856 income-restricted units8 1BR, 34 2BR, 14 3BRBuilt 20174% LIHTCCompliance through ~2047KINDER PARK PHASE II
CONSTITUTION AVE & BULLENS LN, WOODLYN, PA, 19094-142850 income-restricted units36 2BR, 14 3BRBuilt 20164% LIHTCCompliance through ~2046JEFFERIS SQUARE
SCATTERED SITES, CHESTER, PA, 19013-000036 income-restricted units2 1BR, 14 2BR, 20 3BRBuilt 20154% LIHTCCompliance through ~2045KINDER PARK PHASE I
CONSTITUTION AVE & BULLENS LN, WOODLYN, PA, 19094-142848 income-restricted units36 2BR, 12 3BRBuilt 20154% LIHTCCompliance through ~2045GATEWAY SR APTS
1115 AVE OF THE STATES, CHESTER, PA, 19013-594664 income-restricted units60 1BR, 4 2BRBuilt 20134% LIHTCCompliance through ~2043DELAWARE COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS IV
SHANNON AND PETERSON STREET, CHESTER TOWNSHIP, PA, 19013-261371 income-restricted units8 1BR, 36 2BR, 23 3BR, 4 4BR+Built 20134% LIHTCCompliance through ~2043DELAWARE COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS III
1301 PETERSON ST, CHESTER TOWNSHIP, PA, 1901348 income-restricted units43 1BR, 5 2BRBuilt 20124% LIHTCCompliance through ~2042DELAWARE COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS II
12TH ENGLE STS, CHESTER, PA, 1901371 income-restricted units8 1BR, 36 2BR, 23 3BR, 4 4BR+Built 20104% LIHTCCompliance through ~2040PENTECOSTAL SQUARE
325 PUSEY ST, CHESTER, PA, 1901369 income-restricted units53 1BR, 17 2BRBuilt 2010Tax-exempt bondCompliance through ~2040EDGEMONT SENIOR APTS
1001 AVE OF THE STATES, CHESTER, PA, 1901387 income-restricted unitsBuilt 2010Tax-exempt bondCompliance through ~2040MADISON SR APTS
1000 MADISON ST, CHESTER, PA, 1901338 income-restricted unitsBuilt 2010Tax-exempt bondCompliance through ~2040DELAWARE COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS
12 ENGLE ST, CHESTER, PA, 1901373 income-restricted units34 2BR, 39 3BRBuilt 20084% LIHTCCompliance through ~2038MATOPOS HILLS
925 JOHN ST, CHESTER, PA, 1901382 income-restricted units80 1BR, 2 2BRBuilt 20074% LIHTCCompliance through ~2037PUSEY ESTATES APTS
410 THIRD ST, BROOKHAVEN, PA, 1901577 income-restricted units26 1BR, 27 2BR, 11 3BR, 13 4BR+Built 20059% LIHTCCompliance through ~2035SIMPSON GARDENS
94 N LANSDOWNE AVE, LANSDOWNE, PA, 1905041 income-restricted units38 1BR, 3 2BRBuilt 20049% LIHTCCompliance through ~2034UPLAND TERRACE APTS
50 GRIFFITH ST, BROOKHAVEN, PA, 1901551 income-restricted units11 2BR, 32 3BR, 8 4BR+Built 20049% LIHTCCompliance through ~2034WELLINGTON RIDGE
3000 W 13TH ST, CHESTER, PA, 1901356 income-restricted units28 1BR, 11 2BR, 17 3BRBuilt 20039% LIHTCCompliance through ~2033HIGHLAND HOMES APTS
225 HIGHLAND AVE, WAYNE, PA, 1908750 income-restricted units24 2BR, 26 3BRBuilt 20029% LIHTCCompliance through ~2032CALCON HOOK GARDENS
CALCON DR, SHARON HILL, PA, 1907950 income-restricted units50 3BRBuilt 20019% LIHTCCompliance through ~2031CONCORD POINTE
452 PARKER PL, GLEN MILLS, PA, 1934264 income-restricted units of 65 total48 1BR, 16 2BRBuilt 20019% LIHTCCompliance through ~2031STUDEVAN SCHOOL
1101 HOOK RD, SHARON HILL, PA, 1907936 income-restricted units30 1BR, 6 2BRBuilt 20019% LIHTCCompliance through ~2031CLIFF HOUSE
2700 CHESTNUT ST, CHESTER, PA, 1901368 income-restricted units68 1BRBuilt 19989% LIHTCCompliance through ~2028MADISON STREET TARGET AREA
807A MADISON ST, CHESTER, PA, 1901340 income-restricted units40 3BRBuilt 19989% LIHTCCompliance through ~2028PARK VIEW AT NAAMAN CREEEK
808 CONCHESTER HWY, BOOTHWYN, PA, 1906179 income-restricted units of 80 total2 studio, 69 1BR, 9 2BRBuilt 19989% LIHTCCompliance through ~2028FIFTH STREET APTS
1029 W FIFTH ST, CHESTER, PA, 1901320 income-restricted units20 2BRBuilt 19969% LIHTCCompliance through ~2026MADISON STREET
507 E 11TH ST, CHESTER, PA, 1901323 income-restricted units2 2BR, 21 3BRBuilt 19969% LIHTCCompliance through ~2026UPLAND STREET
1005 UPLAND ST, CHESTER, PA, 1901315 income-restricted units15 3BRBuilt 19959% LIHTCCompliance through ~2025
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 →
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