Delaware
Delaware Workforce Housing Program Draft Guidelines Now Available; Public Comment Closes Friday
The Delaware State Housing Authority (DSHA) received $5 million for the Delaware Workforce Housing Program, established by Senate Bill 22, to increase the amount and quality of available workforce housing in Delaware. DSHA has posted a draft of the proposed guidelines for the Workforce Housing Program online. Any qualified workforce housing investor making a qualified workforce housing investment Level […]
Delaware Housing Downtown Development Districts (DDD) Rebate Program Now Open
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: […]
Delaware Governor Signs Bill into Law to Establish the Affordable Rental Housing Program
Governor Matt Meyer signed Senate Bill 150 which establishes the Affordable Rental Housing Program to provide loans that expand affordable housing for low- and moderate-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities. For more information, click here.
Delaware Extends Historic Tax Credit Program Through 2031 Under New Legislation
Delaware Gov. Matt Meyer signed legislation to extend the State Historic Tax Credit through 2031. S.B. 200 authorizes the State HTC, which has an $8 million annual statewide cap, through 2031.
Delaware State Housing Authority Seeks Council on Housing Board Members
The Council on Housing for Delaware State Housing Authority (DSHA) is key in shaping Delaware’s housing future!
Delaware’s Five Public Housing Authorities Announce Opening of Waitlists
Delaware’s five public housing authorities announced that they will reopen their waitlists for Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) programs and low-income public housing, which will be accessible at https://Delaware.AffordableHousing.com on Feb. 3, 2025.
Delaware State Housing Authority Launces Incentives for Landlords
The Delaware State Housing Authority has developed a Landlord Incentive Program to expand housing opportunities for voucher holders.
Cynthia Karnai to Lead Delaware Shate Housing Authority
The Delaware Senate confirmed Governor John Carney’s (D) nomination of Cynthia Karnai to be director of the Delaware State Housing Authority (DSHA).
Delaware Housing Needs Assessment Estimates 50 Percent of Renters are Cost-Burdended
Delaware State Housing Authority released preliminary findings from the 2023 Housing Needs Assessment report compiled by Root Policy Research.
Respond to Delaware’s Housing Needs Study
Delaware State Housing Authority (DSHA) is conducting a statewide housing needs study to identify housing needs and prioritize resources and investments.
Delaware Launches Catalyst Fund Website
Delaware State Housing Authority and Cinnaire launched the webpage for their Catalyst Fund, which aims to return vacant properties to productive use.
Delaware Hosts 2023-2024 QAP Forum – Sept. 21
The Delaware State Housing Authority (DSHA) will hold a Developers’ Forum for its 2023-2024 LIHTC QAP at 10 a.m. on September 21.