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DE SB150

Bill

Status

Passed

9/3/2025

Primary Sponsor

Russ Huxtable

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Origin

Senate

153rd General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Creates the Affordable Rental Housing Program (ARHP) as a revolving fund within Delaware's Housing Development Fund to support affordable rental housing for very low-, low-, and moderate-income families, elderly individuals, and individuals with disabilities

  • Provides long-term loans for purchasing buildings or land, construction or renovation of buildings, and necessary facilities like water and waste disposal systems

  • Loans are amortized over a maximum of 50 years with payment terms not exceeding 30 years, and DSHA must provide interest credit to subsidize loan interest rates down to 1%

  • Tenant rent is capped at the lesser of basic rent or 30% of the tenant's adjusted income, and housing projects must accept all tenant-based rent subsidies

  • Housing projects must have 2 or more units per building and comply with applicable building codes, the Model Energy Code, and HUD physical standards

Legislative Description

An Act To Amend Title 31 Of The Delaware Code Relating To An Affordable Rental Housing Program Within The Housing Development Fund.

Last Action

Signed by Governor

9/3/2025

Committee Referrals

Housing6/11/2025
Housing & Land Use5/15/2025

Full Bill Text

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