DE HCR63

Recognizes June 2023 as National Homeownership Month in Delaware.

Notes that Delaware has 287,111 owner-occupied housing units according to 2021 American Community Survey data.

Highlights that the Delaware State Housing Authority helped 998 families purchase homes in the previous year with $244,580,222 in first mortgages and $6,773,462 in down payment and closing cost assistance.

States that DSHA provided 800 Delaware First-Time Homebuyer Tax Credits (Mortgage Credit Certificates) totaling $63,361,452 to Delaware families.

Affirms the General Assembly's support for homeownership as essential to building strong communities and Delaware's economic recovery.