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New Housing Vouchers for Delaware Families

Delaware State Housing Authority | Date Posted: Monday, October 21, 2024


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The Delaware State Housing Authority (DSHA) is proud to announce the addition of 210 new Project-Based Vouchers (PBV) to Delaware’s affordable rental market. These vouchers are now available through partnerships with new and existing housing developers.

“Solving the housing crisis in Delaware will require innovative housing solutions and increased investment in what we know works,” said Cynthia Karnai, DSHA Director. “This PBV initiative combines these priorities to expand access to healthy, thriving neighborhoods throughout the state. I commend our housing developer partners for their dedication to ensuring affordability and look forward to these vouchers supporting Delaware families.” 

The 210 PBVs, and their associated funding, were allocated to the following partners after a competitive request for proposal process completed by DSHA:

 

Name of Partner Name of Community Community Location # of PBV Type of Housing
Millsboro LIHTC, LLC Foster Commons Sussex County 15 Existing
Ingerman Willows at Northstar Sussex County 25 New Construction
Leon N. Wiener & Associates Commerce Square Apartments Kent County 25 Existing
Leon N. Wiener & Associates Georgetown Apartments II Sussex County 25 Existing
Leon N. Wiener & Associates Milford Crossing Apartments Kent County 25 Existing
Leon N. Wiener & Associates Villas at Milford Crossing Kent County 30 Existing
Leon N. Wiener & Associates Villas II at Delmar Sussex County 24 Existing
Severn Development Company, LLC Brightway Commons II Kent County 25 Existing
Severn Development Company, LLC Mispillion Station II Sussex County 16 New Construction

 

“With these new partnerships, Delaware is more than tripling its PBV offerings in Kent and Sussex County,” said Matt Heckles, Regional Administrator for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Region III. “We are proud to support DSHA’s efforts to increase high-quality, affordable housing in Delaware.”

PBVs, which allow rental assistance to be attached to a specific unit or “project” instead of an eligible assisted family, are a component of DSHA’s Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) program and are funded using $2.8 million from HUD. The DSHA’s PBV program is designed to promote the preservation and expansion of the supply of affordable units in Delaware, with a strong emphasis on sites that:

  • are in Kent and Sussex County, where affordable housing is greatly needed according to the 2023 Delaware Housing Needs Assessment,
  • encourage veteran housing with the integration of supportive services,
  • leverage and build on housing and/or other investments made or planned by the Delaware State,
  • incorporate energy conservation, sustainability, and excellence in design,
  • address equity and serve traditionally underserved BIPOC communities, and
  • encourage additional accessibility in non-elderly and non-disabled buildings.

To learn more about DSHA’s HCV program or to become an HCV landlord, please visit: https://www.destatehousing.com/find/subsidized-rental-programs/. 

 

About Delaware State Housing Authority
The Delaware State Housing Authority (DSHA), formed in 1968, is dedicated to providing quality, affordable housing opportunities and appropriate supportive services to low- and moderate-income Delawareans. In addition to its role as the State’s Housing Finance Agency, DSHA is unique in that it also serves as a Public Housing Authority and acts as a Community Development Agency. As a Public Housing Authority, DSHA receives funding from HUD manage public housing in Kent and Sussex counties, two of Delaware’s three counties. For more information about DSHA, please call (302) 739-4263 or visit destatehousing.com. 

 

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New Housing Vouchers for Delaware Families

Delaware State Housing Authority | Date Posted: Monday, October 21, 2024


dsha logo blue transparent

The Delaware State Housing Authority (DSHA) is proud to announce the addition of 210 new Project-Based Vouchers (PBV) to Delaware’s affordable rental market. These vouchers are now available through partnerships with new and existing housing developers.

“Solving the housing crisis in Delaware will require innovative housing solutions and increased investment in what we know works,” said Cynthia Karnai, DSHA Director. “This PBV initiative combines these priorities to expand access to healthy, thriving neighborhoods throughout the state. I commend our housing developer partners for their dedication to ensuring affordability and look forward to these vouchers supporting Delaware families.” 

The 210 PBVs, and their associated funding, were allocated to the following partners after a competitive request for proposal process completed by DSHA:

 

Name of Partner Name of Community Community Location # of PBV Type of Housing
Millsboro LIHTC, LLC Foster Commons Sussex County 15 Existing
Ingerman Willows at Northstar Sussex County 25 New Construction
Leon N. Wiener & Associates Commerce Square Apartments Kent County 25 Existing
Leon N. Wiener & Associates Georgetown Apartments II Sussex County 25 Existing
Leon N. Wiener & Associates Milford Crossing Apartments Kent County 25 Existing
Leon N. Wiener & Associates Villas at Milford Crossing Kent County 30 Existing
Leon N. Wiener & Associates Villas II at Delmar Sussex County 24 Existing
Severn Development Company, LLC Brightway Commons II Kent County 25 Existing
Severn Development Company, LLC Mispillion Station II Sussex County 16 New Construction

 

“With these new partnerships, Delaware is more than tripling its PBV offerings in Kent and Sussex County,” said Matt Heckles, Regional Administrator for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Region III. “We are proud to support DSHA’s efforts to increase high-quality, affordable housing in Delaware.”

PBVs, which allow rental assistance to be attached to a specific unit or “project” instead of an eligible assisted family, are a component of DSHA’s Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) program and are funded using $2.8 million from HUD. The DSHA’s PBV program is designed to promote the preservation and expansion of the supply of affordable units in Delaware, with a strong emphasis on sites that:

  • are in Kent and Sussex County, where affordable housing is greatly needed according to the 2023 Delaware Housing Needs Assessment,
  • encourage veteran housing with the integration of supportive services,
  • leverage and build on housing and/or other investments made or planned by the Delaware State,
  • incorporate energy conservation, sustainability, and excellence in design,
  • address equity and serve traditionally underserved BIPOC communities, and
  • encourage additional accessibility in non-elderly and non-disabled buildings.

To learn more about DSHA’s HCV program or to become an HCV landlord, please visit: https://www.destatehousing.com/find/subsidized-rental-programs/. 

 

About Delaware State Housing Authority
The Delaware State Housing Authority (DSHA), formed in 1968, is dedicated to providing quality, affordable housing opportunities and appropriate supportive services to low- and moderate-income Delawareans. In addition to its role as the State’s Housing Finance Agency, DSHA is unique in that it also serves as a Public Housing Authority and acts as a Community Development Agency. As a Public Housing Authority, DSHA receives funding from HUD manage public housing in Kent and Sussex counties, two of Delaware’s three counties. For more information about DSHA, please call (302) 739-4263 or visit destatehousing.com. 

 

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