Matthew Heckles Confirmed As Director Of Delaware State Housing Authority
Heckles brings extensive experience to his new role, having previously served as the Mid-Atlantic Regional Administrator for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). In this position, he oversaw the delivery of federal housing programs across six states, including Delaware, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Washington, D.C., and West Virginia. Prior to that role, Heckles led the Community Development Administration in Maryland, overseeing a wide range of affordable housing and economic development programs.
Delaware’s Five Public Housing Authorities Announce Opening Of Waitlists
Delaware’s five public housing authorities announced that they will reopen their waitlists for Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) programs and low-income public housing which will be accessible at https://Delaware.AffordableHousing.com on February 3, 2025. Low-income public housing, which is funded by the federal government and managed locally, aims to provide rental assistance to low-income families, seniors, and individuals with disabilities, ensuring access to safe and suitable housing.
$1.45 Million in Grants Announced to Support Homeless Services in Delaware
The Delaware State Housing Authority (DSHA) and the Federal Home Loan Bank of Pittsburgh (FHLBank) are excited to announce that a combined total of $1.45 million has been awarded to selected nonprofit organizations to support initiatives in Delaware that lead to stable housing for individuals and families who are homeless or determined to be at-risk […]
DSHA Celebrates Home Sweet Home For The Holidays Program And $75 Million In Additional Assistance
The Delaware State Housing Authority (DSHA) is proud to celebrate the success of its Home Sweet Home for the Holiday program and allocation of $75 million to support 30-year fixed-rate mortgages with competitive interest rates. Home Sweet Home for the Holidays offered $10,000 for down payment and closing costs assistance for homebuyers purchasing a home […]
City Of Wilmington Celebrates Ten Years Of Downtown Development Districts
After Leveraging Over $400 Million In Private Investment, The City of Wilmington Extends Its Downtown Development District Designation for An Additional Five Years Dover, Del. November 20, 2024 – Today, the Delaware State Housing Authority (DSHA), Office of State Planning Coordination (OSPC), City of Wilmington, and community development partners gathered at the Delaware […]
