Delaware State Housing Authority

18 The Green, Dover, DE, 19901

(302) 739-4263

Website: http://www.destatehousing.com

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About Delaware State Housing Authority

The Delaware State Housing Authority was created in 1968 as a public corporation in the Delaware State Department of Housing. In 1970, DSHA became part of the Department of Community Affairs and later, in 1987, joined the Delaware Economic Development Office. Recognizing the critical services provided by DSHA, Governor Thomas R. Carper established DSHA as an independent authority in the Executive Department in 1998, with its Director, Susan Frank, reporting directly to the Governor as a member of the Cabinet. This historical step cemented the role of affordable housing as a key aspect of State policy.

Since 1968, when the Delaware General Assembly appropriated $100,000 for first-year operations, DSHA's assets have grown to more than $500 million. The greatest period of growth has occurred since 1975, when the Authority first began issuing tax-exempt revenue bonds.

DSHA has the power to make loans and grants to both for-profit and non-profit housing sponsors; to make loans to mortgage lenders and require that they use the proceeds to make new residential mortgage loans; to apply for and receive subsidies from the federal government and other sources; and to issue its own bonds and notes.

In addition to its role as the State's Housing Finance Agency, DSHA is unique in that it is also serves as a Public Housing Authority and acts as a Community Development and Planning Agency. As a Public Housing Authority, DSHA receives funding from HUD to build, own and operate public housing in Kent and Sussex counties, two of Delaware's three counties.

Additional Information

DSHA operates the Public Housing and Housing Choice Voucher Programs (Section 8) in Kent and Sussex Counties (Central and Southern Delaware). For general information on their affordable rental programs, visit the website: http://destatehousing.com/Renters/renters.php. Descriptions and qualifications are listed. While anyone may apply, DSHA offers a preference on the waiting list to the elderly, disabled, veterans or persons living and/ or working 20 hours or more a week in Kent or Sussex County. Applicants that live and/or work in Kent or Sussex Counties, Delaware are given preference on the Waiting List over applicants from other States or jurisdictions. Applicants that live and/or work in Kent or Sussex Counties, Delaware will receive housing assistance before non-residents. The wait time to receive housing assistance for families with a preference is approximately 24 to 48 months (2 to 4 years). DSHA administers a combined waiting list, meaning applicants will be offered a Public Housing Unit or a Housing Choice Voucher - whichever is available Ã¢â‚¬â€œ when their name comes up on the waiting list. To apply online to their waiting list, please go to this link: https://secure.destatehousing.com/index.php

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Mission Statement

The mission of the Delaware State Housing Authority is to efficiently provide, and assist others to provide, quality, affordable housing opportunities and appropriate supportive services to responsible low- and moderate-income Delawareans.

Program Summary for Delaware State Housing Authority

Delaware State Housing Authority is a public housing agency that helps provide decent and safe rental housing for eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities. Delaware State Housing Authority manages several funded programs and has a total of 60 subsidized affordable housing units for rental assistance. Delaware State Housing Authority administered a total of 50 Section 8 Vouchers. Delaware State Housing Authority currently has low rent units and Section 8 Voucher as its program type. Delaware State Housing Authority is located at 18 The Green, Dover, DE, 19901 and serves the city of Dover. Income limits, fair market rents and rent rates vary with each agency. Please contact Delaware State Housing Authority at, (302) 739-4263 for more information about coverage area and program availability.

Current Status	Active
Size of Delaware State Housing Authority compared nationally	Large
Last Updated	04/12/2014
Total Numbers of Communities	N/A
Total numbers of Administered Section 8 Voucher	N/A
Total numbers of Administered Public Housing Units	N/A
Waiting list for the Delaware State Housing Authority is currently	Open

2022 Income Limits for Kent County, DE

HUD sets Income Limits for each area based on the median family income in that area. Each Public Housing Agency (PHA) will use the Income Limit set for the jurisdiction that the PHA covers. Therefore, a family may be eligible for one PHA but not another. The number of people in a household determines the Income Limit that is set for determining the family's eligibility for the program that they are applying for. Below are the Income Limits for Kent County, DE:

Median Income

Income Limit Category

Persons in Family

50%
Very Low Income Limit

$23,950
$27,400
$30,800
$34,200
$36,950
$39,700
$42,450
$45,150

30%
Extremely Low Income Limit

$14,350
$17,240
$21,720
$26,200
$30,680
$35,160
$39,640
$44,120

80%
Low Income Limit

$38,300
$43,800
$49,250
$54,700
$59,100
$63,500
$67,850
$72,250

2017 Fair Market Rents for Kent County, DE

Fair Market Rents are HUD's determination of the average rents in a particular area for each bedroom size. The FMRs are set each year based on the rental rates of unsubsidized units so that participants in HUD programs have equal access for affordable housing. Here are the Fair Market Rents for Kent County, DE:

Efficiency	One-Bedroom	Two-Bedroom	Three-Bedroom	Four-Bedroom
$832	$899	$1037	$1510	$1827

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Housing Authorities near Dover

Agency Name	City	State	Section 8 Voucher	Housing Units	Status	Distance
Dover Housing Authority	Dover	DE	N/A	N/A	Open	1.46 Miles	Contact
Bridgeton Housing Authority	Bridgeton	NJ	N/A	N/A	Open	24.41 Miles	Contact
Salem City Housing Authority	Salem	NJ	N/A	N/A	Open	28.85 Miles	Contact
Queen Anne's County Housing Authority	Centreville	MD	136	25	Open	30.11 Miles	Contact
Millville Housing Authority	Millville	NJ	N/A	N/A	Open	30.74 Miles	Contact
Cecil County Housing Agency	Elkton	MD	634	N/A	Open	33.85 Miles	Contact

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Delaware State Housing Authority Program Type:

Section 8 Voucher
Low Rent Units

508

Total Subsidized Units for Rental Assistance Availability

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Kent County Quick Facts

Population:	171,987
Persons Per Household:	2.74
Housing Units in Multi-units Structure:	13.3%
Homeownership Rate:	72.3%
Housing Units:	66,839
Yearly Income Per Person:	$24,851
Median Household Income:	$55,149