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Featured Services
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DSHA’s Mission Statement
DSHA’s History
Recent News
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DSHA Introduces “Diamond in the…
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Governor Carney, Delaware State Housing…
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DSHA Home4Good Funding Helps Young…
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Delaware State Housing Authority Celebrates…
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Moving To Work Graduate, Despite…
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Delaware State Housing Authority Welcomes…
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Catalyst Fund Application Round Opening…
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Delaware State Housing Authority Announces…
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$100,000 Grant Announced To Support…
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From “Homeless” to “Housing Provider”…
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DSHA Hosts First Meeting of…
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Cynthia Karnai Confirmed As Director…
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Governor Carney’s Statement on Senate…
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Governor Carney Announces Delaware State…
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Governor Carney Releases Statement on…
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First-time Homebuyer Reaps Benefits of…
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DSHA Launches Expanded Homeownership Programs…
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The Delaware Tenant Rent Reporting…
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Downtown Development District Program Successes…
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Delaware Officials Underscore Urgency Regarding…
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DSHA Scales Back Delaware Mortgage…
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DSHA’s Area of Opportunity Land…
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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.