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Section 8 rent in Sussex County, DE

FY2025 HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents for the Sussex County, DE HUD Metro FMR Area, covering 24 ZIP codes.

$1,465Avg 2BR FMR / mo
$1,611Avg 2BR at 110% Standard
24ZIP Codes

Fair market rent by bedroom count

Base SAFMR across all ZIP codes in this market. Housing authorities may set payment standards between 90% and 110% of these rates.

BedroomsLowest ZIPAverageHighest ZIPAvg 110% Standard
Studio$820$1,076$1,550$1,184
1 Bedroom$890$1,120$1,600$1,232
2 Bedrooms$1,170$1,465$2,100$1,611
3 Bedrooms$1,500$1,865$2,650$2,052
4 Bedrooms$1,840$2,297$3,300$2,526

Small multifamily Section 8 income

Estimated gross monthly and annual rent for 2-to-4 unit properties, assuming every unit is rented to Section 8 at this market's average fair market rent. Small multifamily is a favorite for long-term buy-and-hold investors stacking stable voucher income across multiple doors.

Property TypeUnit MixGross Monthly RentGross Annual Rent
Duplex2 × 2BR$2,930$35,160
Triplex3 × 2BR$4,395$52,740
Fourplex4 × 2BR$5,860$70,320
Fourplex4 × 3BR$7,460$89,520

Gross scheduled rent before vacancy, maintenance and management. Run any Delaware multifamily listing through RealG to model it against real operating costs, or try the rental property calculator.

Highest-paying ZIP codes

Top 15 of 24 ZIP codes in this market, ranked by 2-bedroom SAFMR.

ZIP Code1BR2BR3BR4BR
19967 $1,600 $2,100 $2,650 $3,300
19958 $1,370 $1,800 $2,270 $2,830
19951 $1,270 $1,670 $2,130 $2,610
19970 $1,270 $1,660 $2,090 $2,610
19971 $1,240 $1,630 $2,060 $2,560
19930 $1,230 $1,610 $2,030 $2,530
19975 $1,230 $1,610 $2,030 $2,530
19944 $1,210 $1,560 $1,990 $2,450
19945 $1,170 $1,540 $1,940 $2,420
19968 $1,140 $1,500 $1,890 $2,360
19966 $1,140 $1,490 $1,880 $2,340
19950 $1,130 $1,470 $1,900 $2,300
19960 $1,080 $1,420 $1,790 $2,230
19969 $1,070 $1,400 $1,770 $2,200
19947 $1,060 $1,390 $1,750 $2,180

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Frequently asked questions

How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in Sussex County, DE?
For FY2025, the average 2-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent in the Sussex County, DE HUD Metro FMR Area is $1,465 per month, ranging from $1,170 to $2,100 depending on ZIP code. Local housing authorities may set payment standards between 90% and 110% of these rates, so the average 2-bedroom payment standard can reach $1,611.
What is a Small Area Fair Market Rent (SAFMR)?
SAFMRs are fair market rents that HUD publishes at the ZIP code level instead of one rate for a whole metro area. They reflect what modest rental housing actually costs in each ZIP, which means higher payment standards in more expensive neighborhoods. Housing choice voucher payments in this market are based on these rates.
Why do rents vary so much between ZIP codes here?
In Sussex County, DE, 2-bedroom SAFMRs run from $1,170 to $2,100 per month. HUD sets each ZIP's rate from local rent data, so neighborhoods with stronger rental markets get higher voucher payment standards. For investors, the spread matters: the same house price can produce very different Section 8 rents a few ZIP codes apart.
How do I find Section 8 investment properties in Delaware?
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