Delaware fair market rents FY 2027
HUD's FY 2027 Fair Market Rents, effective October 1, 2026, put a two-bedroom home in Delaware at $1,498 to $1,860 a month depending on the county; the median Delaware county is $1,629, against $1,470 in FY 2026 (+10.8%). The highest are New Castle County ($1,860), Kent County ($1,629) and Sussex County ($1,498).
Fair market rent for every Delaware county
| County | Studio | 1 BR | 2 BR | 3 BR | 4 BR | 2 BR FY 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kent County | $1,286 | $1,294 | $1,629 | $2,244 | $2,590 | $1,470 |
| New Castle County | $1,438 | $1,558 | $1,860 | $2,216 | $2,445 | $1,810 |
| Sussex County | $1,140 | $1,147 | $1,498 | $1,843 | $2,222 | $1,399 |
FY 2027 monthly Fair Market Rents (rent plus tenant-paid utilities except telephone).
More for Delaware
- Fair market rent by ZIP codeHUD Small Area FMRs for any metropolitan ZIP code, with the payment standard range.
- Delaware loan limitsFHA, VA and conforming loan limits for every Delaware county.
- Delaware property tax ratesEffective property tax rate for every Delaware county.
- Fair market rents by stateEvery state's median and range, and how HUD sets FMRs.
For the title side (owner of record, deeds, mortgages, liens), see the counties HeritageDeed covers; a title report is $49 per report.
Questions about Delaware fair market rents
What is the fair market rent in Delaware for FY 2027?
It depends on the county: for two bedrooms, from $1,498 to $1,860 a month, with a county median of $1,629. The table on this page lists every county from studio to four bedrooms; FY 2027 runs October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027.
What is the HUD fair market rent for a 2 bedroom in Delaware?
$1,629 in the median county, $1,498 in the lowest and $1,860 in the highest (New Castle County). Metropolitan counties share their area's FMR; non-metropolitan counties each have their own.
How much did Delaware fair market rents change from FY 2026?
The median county's two-bedroom FMR moved from $1,470 in FY 2026 to $1,629 in FY 2027 (+10.8%). HUD's rule generally keeps an area's FMR at no less than 90 percent of the previous year's (24 CFR 888.113(b)).
What are Section 8 payment standards in Delaware?
Each housing agency sets its own, normally between 90 and 110 percent of the FMR for the unit size (the basic range in 24 CFR 982.503); in HUD's designated Small Area FMR metros, from the ZIP code's Small Area FMR. County pages show the basic range; the agency's published schedule is the final word.
Fair market rents in nearby states
Legal references
- 24 CFR 888.113, Fair market rents for existing housing: methodology
- 24 CFR 982.503, Voucher tenancy: payment standard amount and schedule