Delray Beach Housing Authority

This housing agency serves Delray Beach, Florida.

Waiting List
Closed: Delray Beach, Florida Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List Learn More
Closed: Island Cove Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List Learn More

Closed: Delray Beach, Florida Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List

The Delray Beach Housing Authority Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list is closed.

The DBHA last accepted applications for this waiting list for one day on May 2, 2022.

The waiting list closed after 500 applications were submitted.

Sources: This information was verified by the DBHA on May 2, 2022.

Closed: Island Cove Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List

The Delray Beach Housing Authority (DHA) last accepted Section 8 Project Based Voucher waiting list applications for 2 and 3-Bedroom apartments for Island Cove from April 24, 2023, until 200 applications were received. There is no notice when this waiting list will reopen.

To apply during the opening period, applicants were required to complete the online application.

The maximum income limits for each household size were as followed:

  • 1 Person $32,200 | 5 Persons $49,700
  • 2 Persons $36,800 | 6 Persons $53,400
  • 3 Persons $41,400 | 
  • 4 Persons $46,000 | 

Preferences have not been confirmed.

200 selected applicants were placed on this waiting list by date and time the application was received, weighted by preferences.

For more information, visit the DHA website.

Sources: This information was verified by the DHA website on April 24, 2023.

About The Agency

Delray Beach Housing Authority provides affordable housing for up to 1,120 low- and moderate-income households through its Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher and public housing programs.

82 Northwest 5th Avenue, Delray Beach, FL

Visit Website(561) 272-6766

Section 8 Application Checklist

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How large is the Delray Beach Housing Authority?

Delray Beach Housing Authority serves 1,139 low-income households. The agency manages 1,161 Housing Choice Vouchers and 13 public housing units.

What are the incomes of residents served by the Delray Beach Housing Authority?

Extremely low-income (ELI) renters, earning less than 30% of Area Median Income (AMI), make up 68 percent of households served by Delray Beach Housing Authority. Very low-income renters earn less than 50% AMI, and are 90 percent of Delray Beach Housing Authority households.

How many Delray Beach Housing Authority residents are employed?

Working adults head 410 households and make up 36 percent of households served by Delray Beach Housing Authority.

How many female-headed renter households are served by the Delray Beach Housing Authority?

There are 933 female-headed renter households living in Delray Beach Housing Authority housing. Households headed by females are 82% of those served by the Delray Beach Housing Authority.

What racial and ethnic groups are found among Delray Beach Housing Authority renters?

Black 843
White 159
Hispanic 137

How many senior-headed renter households are served by Delray Beach Housing Authority?

There are 501 households headed by seniors served by the Delray Beach Housing Authority. Senior households are 44% of households in Delray Beach Housing Authority housing.

How many households headed by persons with disabilities live in Delray Beach Housing Authority housing?

There are 102 persons with disabilities living in Delray Beach Housing Authority housing. Persons with disabilities are the head of 9% of households served by the Delray Beach Housing Authority.

How does HUD rate the performance of the Delray Beach Housing Authority?

The Delray Beach Housing Authority is rated as a standard performer by HUD.

HUD rates the performance of Public Housing Agencies. The department looks at physical condition of properties, financial condition, management operations, and use of Public Housing Capital Funds for improvements.

How often does Delray Beach Housing Authority open new waiting lists?

Delray Beach Housing Authority’s Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) waiting list was last opened on May 2, 2022 and closed on May 2, 2022.

Public Housing Communities Managed by Delray Beach Housing Authority

The Courts at Village Square

738 SW 12TH AVE, Delray Beach, Florida 33444

Scattered Sites of Delray Beach

Various, Delray Beach, Florida 33444