Featured Services

Use our collection of topic pages to find information about specific housing resources. Or browse our “I am…” set of links below for information based on your needs, business, or interests.

Find Affordable Housing
Buy A Home
Rent A Home
Subsidized Rental Programs
Fair Housing Rights
Build Affordable Housing
Supportive Housing
Homeownership Production
Low-Income Housing Tax Credit
Downtown Development Districts Rebate Program
Maintain Affordable Housing
Foreclosure Prevention
Emergency Rental Assistance
Statewide Emergency Repair Programs
Housing Counselors

I am…

Seeking to finance the development of an affordable housing community
Seeking to finance the development of an affordable housing community
Interested in Delaware housing data, research, and reports
Interested in Delaware housing data, research, and reports
Facing eviction, displacement, or homelessness
Facing eviction, displacement, or homelessness
Learning about Subsidized Rental Programs
Learning about Subsidized Rental Programs
Looking to buy a home in Delaware
Looking to buy a home in Delaware
Looking for DSHA lender partner resources (Single Family Homeownership)
Looking for DSHA lender partner resources (Single Family Homeownership)

DSHA’s Impact

1,534
Delaware families purchased a home with DSHA’s help last year
172
units supported with LIHTC in 2024
65
projects supported with Downtown Development Districts (DDD) program in 2024

Recent News

Statewide Emergency Repair Program Helps Delaware Homeowners Fix Health and Safety Threats
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…
Matthew Heckles Confirmed as Director of Delaware State Housing Authority
Press Release, General, Public Notice
Matthew Heckles Confirmed as Director…
Dover, Del. – January 30, 2025 – On Wednesday, the Delaware Senate…
Former DSHA Moving-to-Work Client Creates Opportunities for Others; Launches School for Nursing Assistants
General, Housing Management
Former DSHA Moving-to-Work Client Creates…
When Dea Coleman moved to Hickory Tree Apartments in Selbyville, Delaware, with…
Delaware’s Five Public Housing Authorities Announce Opening of Waitlists
Press Release, General, Public Notice, Housing Management
Delaware’s Five Public Housing Authorities…
Dover, Del. – January 17, 2025 – Today, Delaware’s five public housing…
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Emergency Housing

Are you in need of emergency housing or shelter?

If you or someone you know is experiencing a housing-related emergency, call the numbers below for assistance. The Delaware State Housing Authority does not provide emergency housing or shelter resources; however, we encourage you to contact our network of established housing and state agency partners.

Call 1-833-346-3233 Call 2-1-1

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