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 low- and moderate-income Delawareans.
Relationship to State Government: Independent Authority with Supervision
Current Staff Size: 128
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1968
DSHA is established

1975
begins offering issuing tax-exempt revenue bonds

1998
DSHA established as an independent authority in the Executive Department

2000
granted HUD Projected-Based Contract Administrator

2007
Started Affordable Rental Housing Program

2015
Strong Neighborhood Housing Fund and Downtown Districts Development Rebate programs started
Total Financing Provided
Renters Served Since 1968
Homeowners Served Since 1968
Signature Program
State Rental Assistance Program (SRAP)
State Rental Assistance Program helps low-income individuals who require affordable housing and supportive services to live safely and independently in the community.
The program uses SRAP vouchers administered by DSHA for households referred by partners. Program participants contribute 28% of their monthly income for rent, and SRAP subsidizes the rest.
SRAP Vouchers Given: 2,000
Future Focus

Eugene Young Jr.
Executive Director
“In the next 3-5 years, DSHA will aim to address homeownership inequities in a comprehensive way across our programs, not just in mortgage programs but also in addressing community and market factors in neighborhoods.”