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The Housing Stability Program

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Sponsored by the Delaware State Housing Authority

If you meet the requirements, please click HERE to apply.
To receive services from a HSP organization, the individual and/or family must meet the following requirements:
 
  • The individual should have delinquent rent, accompanied by a court-scheduled eviction hearing; AND
Individuals must not have received 18 months of previous DEHAP emergency rental assistance historically.
 
  • Income at or below 80% of Area Median Income for the county of residence. Income must not exceed 80% of the income limits set by HUD based on each county’s Fair Market Rent.
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Income Guidelines
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​​​To learn more about the HSP program, please visit Housing Stability Program at https://www.destatehousing.com/maintain/eviction-prevention. For questions, or inquiries, please email HSP@Delaware.gov or call 211.
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PRESS RELEASE - Delaware.gov - Dover, Del. August 7, 2024 - The Delaware State Housing Authority (DSHA) has awarded over $5,000,000 in Housing Stability Program (HSP) grants to eight community partner organizations throughout the state.

HSP’s mission is twofold: to prevent imminent evictions by offering emergency rental assistance to households facing court dates, and to secure new housing opportunities by covering security deposits and initial rent payments. This comprehensive approach aims to break the cycle of housing instability, offering a lifeline to individuals and families in crisis.
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