Housing Stability Program

The Housing Stability Program (HSP) can provide up to $1,800 per month for up to three months in financial assistance for rental arrears, late fees, and security deposits.

Before you begin your application for the Housing Stability Program, we need to gather some important information to determine your eligibility and assess your needs. Please take a moment to answer the following questions carefully and honestly.

Why this questionnaire matters:

  • It helps us understand your specific situation
  • It ensures you meet the basic eligibility criteria
  • It allows us to process your application more efficiently

Important notes:

  • You must complete all questions to proceed with your application
  • Your answers will be kept confidential and used only for program purposes
  • Providing false information may result in disqualification from the program

Once you’ve completed the questionnaire, you’ll be able to submit your full application for emergency rent assistance through our Housing Stability Program. Are you ready to begin?

Click “Start” below to proceed.

Do You Qualify?

To receive services from the Housing Stability Program, the individual and/or family must meet the following requirements:

  • Be delinquent in rent with a court-scheduled eviction hearing; OR

  • Has an offer letter, approval letter, welcome letter, or a signed lease to a new unit.

  • Has not received 18 months of previous DEHAP emergency rental assistance historically.

  • Income at or below 80% of Area Median Income for the county of residence.

Household Size New Castle County Kent County Sussex County

1-Person

$64,250

$50,300

$54,750

2-Person

$73,400

$57,500

$62,550

3-Person

$82,600

$64,700

$70,350

4-Person

$91,750

$71,850

$78,150

5-Person

$99,100

$77,600

$84,450

6-Person

$106,450

$83,350

$90,700

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