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 […]
Downtown Development District Program Will Expand
Delaware State Housing Authority | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Office of State Planning Coordination | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, March 16, 2016
Building on efforts to revitalize downtown areas statewide, Governor Jack Markell announced on Wednesday that the state will accept new applications from local governments interested in being designated as Downtown Development Districts. Residential, commercial and industrial development in designated districts may qualify for a menu of local and state incentives, including grant rebates to offset the cost of private investment. Governor Markell made the announcement Wednesday morning in Wilmington at the 2016 Downtown Delaware “Revitalize!” Conference.
