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SB 150

AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 31 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO AN AFFORDABLE RENTAL HOUSING PROGRAM WITHIN THE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT FUND.

153rd General Assembly (2025-2026) Introduced by Mara Gorman and 9 co-sponsors

Delaware establishes an affordable rental housing program within its Housing Development Fund to increase housing supply for low- and moderate-income residents.

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Bill Summary · SB 150

Legislative bill overview

SB 150 amends Delaware's housing law to establish an affordable rental housing program within the state's Housing Development Fund. The bill creates a dedicated funding mechanism and framework to develop, preserve, and support rental housing affordable to low- and moderate-income residents across Delaware.

Why is this important

Housing affordability is a critical challenge in Delaware, with rising rents outpacing wage growth in many communities. This program provides state-level resources to expand the supply of rental housing for lower-income households, potentially reducing homelessness and housing instability while supporting economic stability for working families.

Potential points of contention

  • Funding source and allocation: Questions about where Housing Development Fund resources come from, whether existing programs face reductions, and how much money is actually designated for this new initiative
  • Affordability definitions and enforcement: Debate over what qualifies as "affordable," duration of affordability requirements, and mechanisms to prevent displacement once properties are developed
  • Developer incentives versus public benefit: Concerns about whether incentives to private developers (tax credits, grants) represent good public investment versus direct public housing alternatives

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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