If you have experienced hardship due to COVID 19 and need assistance to pay your RENT
you MAY be eligible for
DEHAP.
The DEHAP works to help renters get the assistance they need to avoid eviction. The DEHAP is administered by the Delaware State Housing Authority (DSHA).
You may qualify if you can answer yes to the following questions.
Every household's situation is different, so the amount of assistance you may receive will be specific to your needs.
Please have all your information and documents ready to ensure faster processing of your application. An application will not begin the review process until all information has been received.
If you are requesting rental assistance, make sure the amount you request will be accepted by your landlord. If they challenge the amount, it can delay your application's processing.
Depending on your circumstances, The DEHAP may:
After you answer the prequalifying questions, you must complete an application for assistance and provide documentation.
If you qualify for rent assistance, DEHAP will request approval from your landlord/property manager. If your landlord/property manager approves, DEHAP will send payments directly to them to bring your rent current.
DSHA works with nonprofit groups and does not charge a fee for its services. Beware of calls and other solicitations from companies offering to assist you in return for payment.
DEHAP provides assistance on a fair and equal basis regardless of race, color, religion, sex, familial status, national origin, military status, disability or ancestry. Please visit http://www.destatehousing.com for more information.
This project is being supported, in whole or in part, by federal award number ERA0262 awarded to DEHAP by the U.S. Department of the Treasury.
Based on the answer(s) you have provided in the prequalification questionnaire, unfortunately you do not qualify for our program.
Help, I don't qualify.If you feel you reached this in error, please call us at (866) 935-0407 and we can help clarify any questions.