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General, Public Notice, Funding Related
Combined FONSI/NOI-RROF Notice for NIA...
NOTICE OF FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT AND NOTICE OF INTENT TO...
Delaware State Housing Authority's logo
Press Release, General, Policy and Planning
DSHA Pilot Programs Provide Local...
Disaster housing preparedness planning and zoning and land use reform for cities...
A map of Low-Income Housing Tax Credit sites in Delaware
Funding Related, Press Release, General, Funding Announcement, Development Funding, Federal Funding, Community Development
DSHA Announces Preliminary Low-Income Housing...
$3.18 million in funding to build and preserve affordable housing in Delaware...
Delaware State Housing Authority's logo
General, Public Notice, Funding Related
Delaware State Housing Authority Notice...
The Delaware State Housing Authority (DSHA) has been awarded $1,430,099 in FY24...
Delaware State Housing Authority's blue logo with website and phone number.
General, Public Notice, Funding Related
Public Hearing Notice: Tax-Exempt Multi-Family...
PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE PURSUANT TO SECTION 147(f) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE...
Delaware State Housing Authority's blue logo with website and phone number.
Funding Related, Development Funding, Federal Funding, Public Notice, General
Public Hearing Notice & Public...
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) requires that states...
Krystal Dean standing in front of her new home with a large key sign.
General, Homeownership, Housing Management
Persistence, hard work pay off...
Krystal Dean knows what it’s like to be homeless. While a resident...
Delaware State Housing Authority's logo
General, Public Notice, Funding Related
Public Notices: July 28, 2025
NOTICE OF FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT ANDNOTICE OF INTENT TO REQUEST...
General, Public Notice
Public Notice: Combined FONSI/NOI-RROF Notice...
NOTICE OF FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT AND NOTICE OF INTENT TO...
General, Public Notice
PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE: PURSUANT TO...
DELAWARE STATE HOUSING AUTHORITY Notice is hereby given of a public hearing...
The Downtown Development Districts program logo
Press Release, General, Funding Related, Funding Announcement, Development Funding, State Funding, Community Development
Large Projects in Downtown Development...
$5.5 million in funding for 15 projects to leverage $173.6 million in...
A flyer detailing the DSHA homeownership expo event.
General, Public Notice, Homeownership, Housing Resources, Press Release
DSHA To Host Free Homebuyers...
Dover, Del., May 23, 2025 – Delaware State Housing Authority (DSHA) is...
Housing partners breaking down for the new Newark Housing project.
Press Release, General, New Castle County, Funding Related, Development Funding, Federal Funding, State Funding, Community Development
State leaders celebrate $26.6 million...
On May 16, Governor Matt Meyer joined Delaware State Housing Authority Director...
Logo for the Housing Stability Program.
Press Release, General, Public Notice, Funding Related, Funding Announcement, Federal Funding, State Funding, Housing Resources
Housing Stability Program begins final...
Application portal closed May 7 Update: The Housing Stability Program application portal...
Syiarah Dupont and Taevon Cottman holding a key sign to celebrate the purchase of their house.
General, Homeownership
Young couple find realtor on...
Taevon Cottman-Dupont and Syiarah Dupont-Cottman, both 19 years old, have been together...
The Affordable Housing Production Task Force gathered on the steps to celebrate the release of the report.
Press Release, General, Director Message, Policy and Planning
Affordable Housing Production Task Force...
Dover, Del. –  April 7, 2025 - The Affordable Housing Production Task Force...
The graduates from Coleman's nursing assistant training program celebrating with DSHA staff.
General, Housing Management
DSHA’s MTW clients graduate from...
On March 28, four of DSHA’s Moving to Work (MTW) clients graduated...
A collage showing house repairs from the Statewide Emergency Repair Program.
General, Funding Related, Homeownership, State Funding, Housing Resources
Statewide Emergency Repair Program Helps...
Delaware homeowners dealing with leaky roofs, broken furnaces or other household emergencies...
Director Matthew Heckles being confirmed by Governor Matt Meyer.
Press Release, General, Public Notice
Matthew Heckles Confirmed as Director...
Dover, Del. – January 30, 2025 - On Wednesday, the Delaware Senate...
Dea Coleman standing next to a sign highlighting her nursing assistant classes.
General, Housing Management
Former DSHA Moving-to-Work Client Creates...
When Dea Coleman moved to Hickory Tree Apartments in Selbyville, Delaware, with...
A screenshot of the new Delaware waitlist website.
Press Release, General, Public Notice, Housing Management
Delaware’s Five Public Housing Authorities...
Dover, Del. – January 17, 2025 – Today, Delaware's five public housing...
The logo for the Home4Good program.
Press Release, General, Funding Related, Funding Announcement, Housing Resources
$1.45 Million in Grants Announced...
DOVER, DE, Dec. 12, 2024: The Delaware State Housing Authority (DSHA) and...
A headshot of Rosie Tooley.
General, Policy and Planning, New Castle County, Funding Related, Development Funding, State Funding, Community Development
Downtown Development Districts Program Helps...
Rosie Tooley, a retired middle school teacher in the Philadelphia area, taught...
The Delaware State Housing Authority's homeownership staff celebrating the new bond deal.
Press Release, General, Homeownership
Delaware State Housing Authority Celebrates...
Dover, Del. December 5, 2024 - The Delaware State Housing Authority (DSHA)...
The couple standing on the porch of their historic home after using the Downtown Development Districts program.
General, Funding Related, Development Funding, State Funding, Community Development
Downtown Development District Program Helps...
Lisa and James Hutchins purchased the historic William N.W. Dorsey House at...
Housing leaders speaking at the Delaware Historical Society to celebrate 10 years of Downtown Development Districts program in Wilmington.
Press Release, General, Policy and Planning, Funding Related, Development Funding, Community Development
City of Wilmington Celebrates Ten...
After Leveraging Over $400 Million In Private Investment, The City of Wilmington...
Delaware housing leaders gathered to celebrate the new centralized waitlist system in Delaware.
Press Release, General, Housing Management
Delaware Celebrates Improvements to the...
Delawareans with existing applications on any of the five housing authority waitlists...
Jennie Steward celebrating her new home with her son.
General, Homeownership
Army veteran buys first home...
Jennie Steward says she started thinking about buying a home several years...
Director Cynthia Karnai speaking at an event to recognize DSHA's lending partners and veterans.
Press Release, General, Homeownership
Delaware State Housing Authority Recognizes...
Dover, Del. Thursday, November 14, 2024 – Today, the Delaware State Housing...
Vickie Day and her family holding a Kiss Your Landlord Goodbye sign in celebration of buying a house.
General, Housing Management
Young mother realizes dream of...
In 2017, Vickie Day moved with her two young children to Burton...
General, Public Notice
Public Hearing Notice: Wexford Village...
NOTICE OF MEETING The annual meeting of the Wexford Village Housing Corporationwill...
Delaware State Housing Authority's logo
Press Release, General, Development Funding, Community Development
Delaware State Housing Authority Announces...
Dover, Del. October 21, 2024– The Delaware State Housing Authority (DSHA) is...
Important Notice! Housing Application Update – Response Required
General, Public Notice, Housing Management
Important Notice! Housing Application Update...
ATTENTION APPLICANTS Beginning in October 2024, Delaware's five Public Housing Authorities (PHAs)...
A large room of conference attendees listening to a presentation.
Press Release, General
Land use and economic development...
Local leaders and industry experts gathered to discuss the past, present, and...
Public Notice, Homeownership
Temporary DSHA Payment Instructions
UPDATE: DSHA is now able to accept credit card payments. As of...
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Press Release, General, Housing Management
Delaware State Housing Authority Launches...
Dover, Del. October 1, 2024 – The Delaware State Housing Authority (DSHA)...
The Lammey family standing in front of their new home.
General, Homeownership, Housing Management
Family’s journey from Moving to...
In August 2018, Jennifer and Glenn Lammey moved with their five children...
Public Notice
Public Hearing Notice: Multi-Family Bond...
PUBLIC HEARING NOTICEPURSUANT TO SECTION 147(f) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF...
Public Notice
Notice of Availability and Public...
The Delaware State Housing Authority (DSHA) announces the availability for public review...
The Housing Stability Program's logo.
Press Release, General, Federal Funding, Housing Resources
Delaware State Housing Authority Introduces...
Dover, Del. August 7, 2024 - The Delaware State Housing Authority  (DSHA)...
The Traverso family sitting on the front steps of their new home.
General, Homeownership, State Funding
Financial planning and DSHA’s Home...
On June 20, 2024, the Delaware State Housing Authority (DSHA) held an...
Director Cynthia Karnai speaking outside at the event to celebrate a $500 million partnership with Discover bank and new homeownership programs.
Press Release, General
Delaware State Housing Authority Celebrates...
Dover, Del., July 25, 2024 – The Delaware State Housing Authority (DSHA)...
Homes being renovated with cosmetic repairs.
Press Release, General, Kent County, Sussex County, New Castle County, Homeownership
DSHA Introduces “Diamond in the...
The Delaware State Housing Authority (DSHA) unveiled its "Diamond in the Rough"...
Habitat for Humanity of New Castle County's logo.
Press Release, General, New Castle County, Homeownership, State Funding
Governor Carney, Delaware State Housing...
Wilmington, DE, May 31, 2024 – Habitat for Humanity of New Castle...
Jasmine standing in front of her new home in celebration.
General, Development Funding, Housing Resources
DSHA Home4Good Funding Helps Young...
Jasmine moved from Philadelphia to Wilmington, Delaware, with her two young children...
A graphic of a family cheering to Stop Renting & Start Owning
Press Release, General, Homeownership, Housing Resources
Delaware State Housing Authority Celebrates...
Dover, Del. April 25, 2024 – The Delaware State Housing Authority (DSHA)...
Moving-to-Work graduate Daniel Gray.
General, Housing Resources
Moving To Work Graduate, Despite...
In February 2015, Daniel and Cynthia Gray moved with their five children...
Headshot of new Chief of Staff Emily Cunningham in front of DSHA's logo.
Press Release, General, Policy and Planning
Delaware State Housing Authority Welcomes...
Dover, Del. April 22, 2024 – Today, the Delaware State Housing Authority (DSHA)...
New apartments under construction.
General, Funding Announcement, Community Development
Catalyst Fund Application Round Opening...
The Catalyst Fund is a program funded by an allocation of State...
A screenshot of Delaware State Housing Authority's new website.
Press Release, General
Delaware State Housing Authority Announces...
Dover, Del. April17, 2024—The Delaware State Housing Authority (DSHA) announced today the...
The logo for the Eviction Defense project.
Press Release, General, Federal Funding, Housing Resources
$100,000 Grant Announced To Support...
Dover, Del. Tuesday, April 9,  2024 – Today, the Delaware State Housing Authority (DSHA) announced...
A graphic highlighting Toni Short.
General, Federal Funding, Community Development
From “Homeless” to “Housing Provider”...
Toni Short knows what it’s like to be homeless.  She became homeless...
A graphic stating Disaster Housing Task Force over a picture of destroyed homes.
General, Policy and Planning
DSHA Hosts First Meeting of...
The Delaware State Housing Authority (DSHA) held the first meeting of the...
Director Cynthia Karnai in front of DSHA Sign.
Press Release, General, Director Message
Cynthia Karnai Confirmed As Director...
Dover, Del. March 18. 2014 - On Wednesday, March 13, 2024, the...
Graphic of Governor Carney's statement.
General, Director Message
Governor Carney’s Statement on Senate...
DOVER, Del. – Governor John Carney on Wednesday issued the following statement on the...
Cynthia Karnai next to text: Governor Carney announces DSHA Nomination
General, Director Message
Governor Carney Announces Delaware State...
DOVER, Del. – Governor John Carney on Tuesday announced he intends to nominate Cynthia...
delaware governor seal behind words Statement, Governor John Carney
General, Director Message
Governor Carney Releases Statement on...
DOVER, DE – Governor John Carney on Friday released the following statement on Director...
Hector Pena-Avendano with his realtor standing in front of a Ward & Taylor sign, celebrating his new house.
General, Homeownership, Housing Resources
First-time Homebuyer Reaps Benefits of...
Hector Pena-Avendano came to the United States from Venezuela in 2017 at...
A graphic of a family cheering to Stop Renting & Start Owning
Press Release, General, Homeownership, Housing Resources
DSHA Launches Expanded Homeownership Programs...
First New Money Tax-Exempt Deal Since 2013 Will Provide $75 Million To...
woman with child and text, Build Credit By Paying Your Rent, NeighborGood Partners
Press Release, General, Housing Resources
The Delaware Tenant Rent Reporting...
Dover, Del. January 29, 2024 – In January 2023, the Delaware State Housing...
downtown development districts logo over picture of a street
Press Release, General, Community Development
Downtown Development District Program Successes...
The Downtown Development Districts Rebate Program (DDD), administered by the Delaware State Housing Authority...
Lt. Governor Bethany Hall-Long speaking at the event.
Press Release, General, Housing Resources
Delaware Officials Underscore Urgency Regarding...
NEW CASTLE (January 22, 2024) – Today, Lieutenant Governor Bethany Hall-Long and leaders...
A graphic of a man and woman looking at paperwork.
Press Release, General, Federal Funding, Housing Resources
DSHA Scales Back Delaware Mortgage...
Homeowners Seeking Financial Assistance Encouraged to Apply Now Dover, Del. January 9,...
DSHA staff celebrating its NCSHA awards.
Press Release, General, Community Development
DSHA’s Area of Opportunity Land...
Dover, Del. October 26, 2023 – A program designed to encourage new rental...
man in suit with clipboard laughing with couple
Press Release, General, Funding Related, Development Funding, Community Development
Delaware State Housing Authority Seeks...
Dover, Del. July 31, 2023 – Nonprofit housing developers wanting to renovate or...
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