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Federal Moratorium on Evictions & Foreclosures Ends 📷
Federal Moratorium on Evictions & Foreclosures Ends
Assistance with Housing & Other Issues
I apologize if you've already received a similar email from my State account, but this is so important. On July 31, the federal moratoriums ended for evictions, foreclosures, and FHA loans—seriously and adversely affecting many Delawareans. Below are resources regarding assistance for rent, mortgages, affordable housing, utility bills, and food.
Rental Assistance
For the Delaware Housing Assistance Program (DEHAP), click here for program details and how to apply. Community partners listed here can assist individuals who need help submitting an application.
If you are having difficulty getting approved for a rental due to a previous eviction or other legal issue, for legal advice and assistance, contact the Delaware Community Legal Aid Society, Inc. (CLASI) or the Legal Services Corporation of Delaware (LSCD). CLASI can be reached at 302-575-0660, and LSCD can be reached at 302-575-0408 or here.
If you need financial assistance for a security deposit, contact the below nonprofit organizations with which the Delaware State Housing Authority (DSHA) partners. They may be able to help.
West End Neighborhood House: 302-658-4171 (They offer a statewide security deposit loan program for individuals who need help paying a security deposit.)
Lutheran Community Services: 302-654-8886 (They have a statewide homelessness prevention program and may be able to provide rental assistance.)
Catholic Charities: 302-655-9624 (They can provide rental assistance information, and referrals.)
Mortgage Assistance
This program is not currently active, but it will become active again soon. For updates, keep checking here. If you are having issues staying current on your mortgage, the first step is to contact your lender or servicer. One of Delaware’s housing counseling agencies can also help you evaluate your options and navigate resources. A list of the agencies can be found here.
Locating Housing & Other Assistance
For individuals looking for a rental home, a good resource is the Delaware Housing Search website. Individuals can search by location, room number, cost, and other factors, and locate sites with waiting lists for affordable housing. Also, individuals can call 1-877-428-8844 for assistance with this process.
In addition, individuals can contact their nearest State Service Center (SSC) for assistance. SSCs maybe be able to provide individuals and families with hotel/motel vouchers, as well as additional resources like EBT cards and Medicaid. To locate and contact your nearest SSC, click here.
If you are experiencing a crisis and need emergency shelter, contact Housing Alliance Delaware’s centralized intake at 1-833-FIND-BED or intake@housingalliancede.org.
Utility Bills
Soon, assistance with utility bills will be available through DEHAP. Keep checking here for updates.
For assistance with utility bills and to stop disconnections, individuals can contact Drew Slater at the Office of the Public Advocate, at andrew.slater@delaware.gov or 1-888-607-2427.
Food Assistance
For individuals and families in need of emergency food assistance, Delaware 211 can help. Visit their website here, call 211, call 1-800-560-3372, or text your zip code to 898-211.
Also, the Food Bank of Delaware has locations in Newark and Milford. For more information, click here, email foodbank@fbd.org, or call 302-292-1305 (Newark) or 302-424-3301 (Milford).
