DEHAP Reopened with New Program Guidelines

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The DEHAP Rental Assistance Program has been reopened by the Delaware State Housing Authority after a pause of several weeks. There are new program guidelines – and new applications and recertifications are now available through the DEHAP portal on the website – https://decovidhousinghelp.com/. In a release from Delaware State Housing Authority – All applications submitted…

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DEHAP Rental Assistance to Temporarily Pause on Sept 9

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The application process for the Delaware Housing Assistance Program or DE-HAP will be paused on Friday, September 9. This is in response to recent federal US Treasury policy changes and will allow the State Housing to modify the program guidelines with Treasury requirements, implement a shift between federal funding sources and manage application volume.  Anticipated…

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Del. Extends Emergency Rental / Utility Assistance Program

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Delaware tenants who have trouble meeting expenses will be eligible for an additional three months of rental and utility assistance. The Delaware Housing Assistance Program will now make up to 18 months of emergency assistance available.The DE-HAP program in its current form was launched in March 2021 to help renters who were affected by shutdowns,…

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15 Community Organizations To Aid Delawareans In Need Of Rent & Utility Assistance

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Delaware State Housing Authority (DSHA) has awarded $2.5 million in Community Navigation Program grants to 15 community partner organizations throughout the state. Each organization will have dedicated staff who will aid Delawareans seeking rent or utility assistance due to financial hardships caused by the pandemic.  The 15 DEHAP Community Navigation partners include Brandywine Counseling and…

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Gov Carney & DSHA Announce Reopening of COVID-19 Rental Assistance Program

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Joined by U.S. Sen. Tom Carper and U.S. Rep. Lisa Blunt Rochester, Governor John Carney and Delaware State Housing Authority (DSHA) Director Anas Ben Addi on Friday announced the reopening of the Delaware Housing Assistance Program (DEHAP), which provides financial assistance for renters affected by COVID-19. Landlords and tenants can apply for assistance beginning Monday, March 22,…

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