Housing
Ask about it
Tell us more about what you need. We answer first, then show the programs that fit, then ask a few questions to narrow it down.
Programs in Delaware
Delaware programs for this kind of help. Each agency decides who qualifies.
Delaware State Housing Authority
State Rental Assistance Program
The State Rental Assistance Program helps eligible Delaware households pay rent.
Ways to apply:PaperIn person
Delaware State Housing Authority
Homelessness Assistance
The housing authority supports programs that connect people experiencing homelessness with housing and related services.
Ways to apply:PhoneIn person
Delaware State Housing Authority
Housing Finance Programs
DSHA offers housing finance programs to help eligible residents buy or rent a home.
Ways to apply:OnlinePhone
Delaware Department of Health and Social Services, Division of State Service Centers
Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program
The Delaware Energy Assistance Program, also called LIHEAP, helps eligible households pay heating and cooling costs and may provide crisis or weatherization help.
Ways to apply:OnlineIn person
Delaware Department of Health and Social Services, Division of State Service Centers
Weatherization Assistance
Weatherization support helps eligible households make their homes more energy efficient.
Ways to apply:OnlineIn person
Checked on October 8, 2026
Federal programs
These work the same in every state. Each agency decides who qualifies.
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8)
Help paying rent in a home you choose, for families with very low income, older adults and people with disabilities. Local housing authorities run it, and many have waiting lists.
Apply through your local public housing authority. HUD lists every housing authority by state.
Federal Communications Commission
Lifeline phone and internet discount
A monthly discount on phone or internet service for households with low income or who get benefits like SNAP, Medicaid or SSI.
Check if you qualify and apply on the National Verifier, then pick a phone or internet company that offers Lifeline.
Federal Emergency Management Agency
FEMA disaster assistance
Help with a place to stay, repairs and other needs after a disaster the President has declared in your area.
Apply online at DisasterAssistance.gov, by phone, or in person at a Disaster Recovery Center.
Checked on October 9, 2026
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- Delaware 211
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 211 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
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