Seventh annual report highlights State’s continuous improvement accomplishments WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Monday released the seventh annual report of the Government Efficiency and Accountability Review (GEAR) Board. Governor Carney established GEAR under Executive Order #4 in February 2017 to identify ways for State government to sustain its culture of continuous improvement […] Staff WriterThis post was …
Flags Lowered December 7 for National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day
Wednesday, December 7, 2022 marks National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day. Each year on December 7, we honor the over 2,400 men and women who lost their lives for our country on this day in 1941. Staff WriterThis post was originally published on this site
Governor Carney Orders Lowering of Flags for International Overdose Awareness Day
Governor John Carney has ordered the Delaware flag to be lowered to half-staff at all state facilities on Thursday, August 31, 2023, from sunrise to sunset, in recognition of International Overdose Awareness Day, as declared by Senate Joint Resolution 2. Staff WriterThis post was originally published on this site
DSHA’s Area of Opportunity Land Bank Program Wins National Award
Dover, Del. October 26, 2023 – A program designed to encourage new rental housing construction in Delaware received national recognition via the 2023 Annual Awards for Program Excellence at the NCSHA’s 2023 Annual Conference & Showplace, held October 14 -17 in Boston. The award recognized DSHA’s Area of Opportunity Land Bank Program, which created a […] Staff WriterThis post was …
Delaware State Housing Authority Shares Preview Of The 2023 Housing Needs Assessment Report
Government officials and community members gather in Dover to learn of qualitative, quantitative, and projection data to solve the housing crisis Dover, Del. October 10, 2023 – Delawareans, including government officials, nonprofit and for-profit partners, and service providers, joined the Delaware State Housing Authority (DSHA) at POLYTECH Adult Education Center to hear preliminary findings from the […] Staff WriterThis post was …
Delaware State Housing Authority To Begin Issuing Final Federal Homeowner And Homebuyer Funding
Final Federal Assistance Is Available Through Early 2024; State-Funded Assistance Is Still Available and Ongoing Dover, Del., September 18, 2023 – As part of the state’s ongoing response to the COVID-19 public health emergency, the Delaware State Housing Authority (DSHA) launched three new temporary programs to address barriers to achieving and maintaining homeownership for […] Staff WriterThis post was …
New public park coming to Milford
At a recent meeting, Milford City Council authorized Brad Dennehy, Parks and Recreation Manager, authorization to move forward with converting 19 acres of land, known as the Sharp property, into a city park and trail system. The city purchased the land, located next to the former Rookery North, several years ago. “The idea is grounded in Outdoor Recreation, Parks and …
Delaware State Housing Authority Announces New Program And Partnerships To Address Housing Instability
The overarching goal of HOSS is to support individuals and families in maintaining their housing and achieving housing stability. HOSS does this by providing education on and connection to short- and long-term services as needed. Staff WriterThis post was originally published on this site
DSHA Partners With Habitat For Humanity Organizations To Expand Homeowner Assistance Fund Programs
$3 Million Available To Assist With Home Repairs Throughout Delaware Dover, Del., August 7, 2023 – The Delaware State Housing Authority (DSHA) today announced a partnership with all three Habitat for Humanity organizations in Delaware to administer a $3 million grant program to help eligible Delaware homeowners who need to make critical home repairs, but have been unable […] Staff WriterThis post was …
Delaware State Housing Authority Seeks Nonprofit Applications To Develop Affordable Homeownership Units
Nonprofit housing developers wanting to renovate or build homes for Delawareans to purchase can now apply for the Catalyst Fund program through the Delaware State Housing Authority (DSHA). Staff WriterThis post was originally published on this site