Inclusionary Housing Programs

Workforce Housing

Contact Us

77 Reads Way
New Castle, DE 19720
302-395-5600
inclusionaryhousing@newcastlede.gov

Hours

Monday - Friday
8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
(Holiday Closures)

What is Inclusionary Housing?

Inclusionary Housing creates affordable homes for low- and moderate-income households. New Castle County currently has two (2) inclusionary housing programs, the Workforce Housing Program and Moderately Priced Dwelling Units (Traditional Neighborhood Housing Program).  Click below for more information:


Affordability

You must income qualify based on household size to participate in the program.  For income limits, click HERE.  Rents and purchase prices are based on Area Median Income (AMI) and other housing costs. Monthly rents can start at $1,300+ for a 1BR apartment to $1,600+ for a 3 BR apartment or house.  Purchase prices start at $280k+ for town homes and $380k+ for single family detached.  

**PRICES SUBJECT TO CHANGE**

Where are the units located?

For a list of FOR SALE properties, click HERE.
For a list of RENTAL properties, please click HERE.

What are the income limits? 

Number in HouseholdMPDU
75% AMI		WFH
80% AMI		MPDU
90% AMI		WFH
100% AMI		WFH
120% AMI
1$49,640$52,950$59,575$66,200$79,440
2$56,715$60,500$68,050$75,600$90,720
3$63,800$68,050$76,575$85,100$102,120
4$72,015$75,600$85,050$94,500$113,400
5$77,690$81,650$91,875$102,100$122,520
6$82,230$87,700$98,700$109,700$131,640

***Subject to change (as of April 1, 2021)***