Downtown Development Districts (DDD) Program Expands
Delaware State Housing Authority | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, August 10, 2016
Governor Jack Markell on Wednesday announced a statewide expansion of Delaware’s Downtown Development Districts program, significantly building on the state’s efforts to redevelop Delaware’s commercial business districts and drive private investment in towns and cities. Five new Downtown Development Districts were officially designated in Smyrna, Harrington, Milford, Georgetown and Laurel. Investors who make qualified improvements to residential, commercial, or industrial properties in those districts now may qualify for state and local development incentives, including 20 percent state grant rebates.
More projects in Wilmington, Dover and Seaford to receive Downtown Development Districts Funding
Delaware State Housing Authority | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Newsroom | Date Posted: Monday, June 27, 2016
$4.5 million in grant funding for 11 projects will leverage $130 million in private investment DOVER, DE — Building on progress in Delaware’s downtowns, Governor Jack Markell and the Delaware State Housing Authority announced on Monday that 11 new downtown revitalization projects in Wilmington, Dover and Seaford will receive $4.5 million in grant funding through […]
DSHA Increases Rental Assistance in Areas of Opportunity
Delaware State Housing Authority | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Date Posted: Sunday, June 26, 2016
Changes will offer more housing choice near job centers, quality schools DOVER, DE — To ensure that all Delawareans have more choice of where to live, the Delaware State Housing Authority is increasing available rental assistance in Areas of Opportunity across the state, allowing families with housing vouchers to move closer to employment centers, quality […]
DSHA-$tand By Me Partner for Financial Coaching Program
Delaware Health and Social Services | Delaware State Housing Authority | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Date Posted: Monday, May 2, 2016
New services available for potential homeowners WILMINGTON, DE — Building on efforts to promote responsible homeownership, the Delaware State Housing Authority is partnering with $tand By Me to offer new financial coaching services to Delawareans interested in purchasing their first home. Services are now available for Delawareans who need extra financial coaching assistance to reduce […]
Governor Markell, DSHA celebrate Tonic’s Downtown Development Districts grant
Delaware State Housing Authority | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Date Posted: Monday, April 11, 2016
Wilmington, DE – Highlighting ongoing efforts to revitalize Delaware’s downtowns, Governor Jack Markell and Delaware State Housing Authority Director Anas Ben Addi presented a grant check on Monday to the owners of Tonic Bar and Grille, money that helped Tonic fund extensive renovations throughout the restaurant. Tonic’s grant rebate was funded by Delaware’s Downtown Development […]
