The Delaware State Housing Authority (DSHA) announced the Downtown Development Districts (DDD) Rebate Program is now open and accepting applications for the 2026 funding round. The DDD Rebate program is designed to spur private capital investment, stimulate job growth, improve the commercial vitality of our cities, and help build stable communities in our downtowns. Currently, there are 12 designated districts: City of New Castle, Clayton, Delaware City, Dover, Georgetown, Harrington, Laurel, Middletown, Milford, Seaford, Smyrna and Wilmington.
Approximately $3.5 million in rebate funding is available to qualified investors for Large Projects in this round. To be considered for a Large Project Reservation, investors must make a Qualified Real Property Investment (QRPI) greater than $350,000 to commercial, industrial, residential, and mixed-use buildings or facilities and meet other eligibility requirements. Applications are due no later than 3 p.m. on February 26, 2026.
For more information on the DDD Rebate program and how to apply, visit this website.
