The mission of the Delaware State Housing Authority (DSHA) is to efficiently provide, and assist others to provide, quality, affordable housing opportunities and appropriate supportive services to low- and moderate-income Delawareans. DSHA operates Public Housing and Housing Choice Voucher programs in Kent and Sussex Counties. The Housing Choice Voucher program offers rental assistance to eligible low-income individuals and families to rent privately-owned dwelling units from participating landlords. DSHA administers 900 vouchers and 500 units of public housing at ten public housing sites in Kent and Sussex County.

Additionally, DSHA offers homeownership programs for potential homebuyers in all three counties in Delaware. DSHA offers 30-year, fixed-rate loans with interest rates at or below the standard market rate for qualified buyers. DSHA also offers down payment and closing cost assistance and the Delaware First-Time Homebuyer Tax Credit. Qualified veterans do not need to be first-time homebuyers to take advantage of this tax credit! Homebuyers can visit DSHA’s homeownership site at www.kissyourlandlordgoodbye.com for more info.