HUD Open Data · FY 2026
What are Fair Market Rents in Delaware?
Highest county 2-bedroom FMR in Delaware. HUD Fair Market Rent (FY2026) across 3 counties and areas. Effective October 1, 2025.
2-Bedroom FMR by County
Delaware & Neighbours
How Delaware Compares to Other States
Highest county 2-bedroom FMR ranked against all states with HUD FMR data.
Higher FMR than 48% of states · 28th of 52
| # | State | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | $4,214 |
| 2 | Massachusetts | $3,138 |
| 3 | New Hampshire | $2,941 |
| … 24 more … | ||
| 28 | Delaware(you are here) | $1,810 |
| … 21 more … | ||
| 50 | Mississippi | $1,288 |
| 51 | Oklahoma | $1,244 |
| 52 | Puerto Rico | $663 |
Highest & Lowest 2-Bedroom FMR by County
| # | County | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Castle County | $1,810 |
| 2 | Kent County | $1,470 |
| 3 | Sussex County | $1,399 |
| 1 | New Castle County | $1,810 |
| 2 | Kent County | $1,470 |
| 3 | Sussex County | $1,399 |
The HUD Fair Market Rents for FY2026 in Delaware are set at the county or metropolitan statistical area (MSA) level. Select a county below to see the 2-bedroom FMR and all bedroom sizes, along with ZIP codes served by that county. Source: U.S. HUD, Office of Policy Development & Research, FY2026 Fair Market Rents (effective Oct 1, 2025).
| County / Area | 2BR |
|---|---|
| Kent County | $1,470 |
| New Castle County | $1,810 |
| Sussex County | $1,399 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the HUD Fair Market Rents in Delaware for 2026?
HUD Fair Market Rents in Delaware for FY2026 range by county. The 2-bedroom FMR across Delaware's 3 counties/areas spans from $1,399 to $1,810/mo. Select a county above for the full bedroom breakdown.
When do FMR figures become effective in Delaware?
HUD publishes new FMR figures annually. FY2026 figures became effective October 1, 2025 and apply through September 30, 2026.
How does HUD calculate Fair Market Rents?
HUD calculates FMRs as the 40th percentile of gross rents paid by recent movers for standard-quality units in a metropolitan area or non-metropolitan county. Data comes from the American Community Survey (ACS).
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