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In January 2023, the Delaware State Housing Authority (DSHA) announced that  the”Delaware Tenant Rent-Reporting Program Pilot is a new program funded by the American Rescue Plan Act and partnered with Self Financial (Self).”

Under the program announced in the news,

Eligible renters must have a housing voucher from or live in a public housing unit operated by one of the state’s five public housing agencies, or have a household income at or below 250% of the federal poverty level.

There are also income limits. For a family of four, it’s $69,375, for a two-person household it’s $45,775, and for a one-person household it’s $33,975.

Enrollment is through NeighborGood Partners, formerly known as NCALL. NeighborGood Partners, a nonprofit specializing in affordable housing development, education, and lending, will manage participant eligibility and enrollment.