Posts Tagged ‘delaware state housing authority’
Second Round Of Governor Meyerās Cabinet Nominees Confirmed By State Senate
Today, Delaware Governor Matt Meyerās second slate of cabinet nominees were confirmed by the Delaware State Senate, including the Department of Correction, the Delaware State Housing Authority, and the Department of Education. Governor Matt Meyer says improving education, housing, and public safety are no small feats, but this team is ready to get to work…
Read MoreDelaware’s 5 Public Housing Authorities to Reopen Waitlists for Housing Choice Voucher & Low-Income Public Housing Programs
The five public housing authorities in Delaware will reopen their waitlists for Housing Choice Voucher programs and low-income public housing on February 3rd. Low-income public housing is funded by the federal government and managed locally and looks to provide rental assistance to low-income families, seniors and individuals with disabilities. Beginning last October, letters and emails…
Read MoreDelaware State Housing Announces Launch of New and Improved Website
The Delaware State Housing Authority (DSHA) has announced the launch of its new and improved user-friendly website: destatehousing.com. The new website was designed to provide easy access to services, resources, and information. The new website offers a fresh look and enhanced features like site translation services, improved search functionality, and quality content ranging from affordable…
Read MoreUPDATE: DE Senate’s Vote to Confirm Governor Carney’s State Housing Authority NominationĀ
Updated 3/13/24: Governor John Carney today issued the following statement on the State Senateās vote to confirm his nomination ofĀ Cynthia Karnai to serve as Director of the Delaware State Housing Authority (DSHA). Here is his statement: āThank you to the members of the Delaware Senate for their votes confirming Cynthia Karnai as Director of the…
Read MoreGrants Announced to Support Homeless Services in Delaware
In Delaware, funding has been provided to help the homeless. The Delaware State Housing Authority (DSHA) and the Federal Home Loan Bank of Pittsburgh (FHLBank)Ā have announced that a combined total of $1.075 million in grants has been awarded to selected nonprofit organizations to support initiatives in Delaware that lead to stable housing for individuals and…
Read MoreDelaware House and Senate Housing Committees to Hold Hearing on Housing Crisis Next Week
The Delaware House and Senate housing committees are preparing to discuss the state’s affordable housing crisis. A joint legislative hearing held by the committees will be held at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 6thĀ at Legislative Hall in Dover. During the joing hearing, the 20 members of the Senate Housing & Land Use Committee and the…
Read MoreDSHA Still Providing Housing Assistance Through Programs Set Up during Covid-19 Emergency
Final federal assistance is available through early 2024 and the Delaware State Housing Authority has launched three new temporary programs to address barriers to achieving and maintaining homeownership for affected populations. These programs were launched as part of the stateās ongoing response to the COVID-19 public health emergency. The Delaware Mortgage Relief Program, Delaware Diamonds…
Read MoreNew Program and Partnerships in Delaware to Address Housing Instability
The Delaware State Housing Authority frequently receives calls, emails, and letters from Delawareans facing housing instability. To help address this situation, the DSHA is partnering with five community organizations, which will help make the essential connections and referrals to services. The DSHA has awarded over $800,000 in Housing Outreach and Stability Services (HOSS) grants to…
Read MoreUpdates to Delaware Mortgage Relief Program to Benefit Homeowners
Homeowners can now receive up to $50,000 in financial assistance thanks to an update to the Delaware Mortgage Relief Program that the Delaware State Housing Authority announced today. The updates include: ā¢ Removing the requirement of 30-day mortgage delinquency. Homeowners who do not have a delinquent mortgage are now eligible to apply for the program.…
Read MoreDE State Housing Authority Announces Launch Of Statewide Rent Reporting Pilot
The Delaware Tenant Rent-Reporting Program Pilot is a new program funded by the American Rescue Plan Act and partnered with Self Financial (Self). The Tenant Rent-Reporting Pilot aims to help over 400 low-income renters increase their credit scores by reporting their reliable rental payment history. Most rental payment history is never reported to the larger…
Read MoreDel. Announces New Affordable Housing Initiatives Using ARPA Funds
Delaware is unveiling several new programs to develop and create more affordable housing, utilizing funds from the American Rescue Plan Act.Governor John Carney said Thursday that the Delaware State Housing Authority will start and administer programs that involve acquisition and rehabilitation of vacant houses, provide additional financing for owners of affordable multi-family rental projects who…
Read MoreDel. Begins Mortgage Relief Program
Delaware has opened a mortgage relief program.Eligible households who have experienced a COVID-19-related financial hardship that led to mortgage delinquency or forbearance can apply for financial assistance, according to the Delaware State Housing Authority. Up to $40,000 is available to cover delinquencies in mortgage payments, property taxes, utility bills, condominium association fees or homeowner insurance.…
Read MoreDel. Extends Emergency Rental / Utility Assistance Program
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,…
Read MoreSussex Co. Habitat for Humanity Celebrates $500,000 Appropriation In Omnibus Spending Plan
Sussex County Habitat for Humanity is getting half-a-million dollars in federal funding, to support completion of ten more affordable homes throughout the area.Senator Tom Carper and Senator Chris Coons (D-Del.) visited the Laurel area Monday to announce the presentation at Hope Hill, part of a larger revitalization strategy. Ten homes have been completed and ten…
Read MoreDowntown Development District Program Makes A Splash
The grand opening of Splash Laundromat in Georgetown is extra reason to celebrate for its owners. Enrique and Veronica Nunez were presented with a Downtown Development District rebate check of nearly $458,000 Friday.The five-year-old program generates private capital investment into commercial business districts. Qualifying investments in one of twelve designated areas can apply for a…
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