Delaware Housing Assistance Program (DE HAP) | Delaware State Housing Authority

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State Agency	Delaware State Housing Authority
Program Name	Delaware Housing Assistance Program (DE HAP)
Program Description	A new program established to provide financial relief for renters who have experienced a loss of income resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Program Website	destatehousing.com
Program Status	Accepting Applicants
Start Date	03/26/2020
Eligibility Criteria	• Household income must be at or below 60 percent of AMI. • Must provide documentation showing an impact on employment or income beginning March 10, 2020, or later that is attributed to the COVID-19 pandemic. Examples include job layoff, reduced work hours, or the need to take unpaid leave due to childcare or other issues arising as a result of the health crisis. • Must not be receiving any other federal rental assistance payment or subsidy.
Eligible Activities	Rent
Direct Recipient of Assistance	Landlord
Maximum Length of Assistance	No maximum assistance period
Maximum Assistance Available Per Household	$5,000 per household
Household Contribution Requirements	None
Funding Source	State Funds Other
Total Funding Amount of Program	$5,000,000.00

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