Advocates of Homeowners of Manufactured Homes Living on Leased Land in Del
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MORE THAN 20 YEARS OF HELPING MANUFACTURED HOME COMMUNITIES
WBOC DELMARVA Life showing DMHOA representatives W. Kinnick & R. Clum
Reminder: February 27, 2023 - DMHOA General membership meeting in person and Zoom. General membership meeting: Open to anyone living in manufactured housing on leased land in Delaware. Time: Meeting begins promptly at 6:30pm Location: Angola Beach & Estates Clubhouse Address: 22971 Suburban Blvd, Lewes DE
At the February meeing, Tim Robinson of First Shore Federal will be our guest speaker. FSF provides mortgages on manufactured homes in Delaware and have assisted many new and existing homeowners.
The complete DMHOA 2023 meeting schedule can be found from the EVENTS tab.
Zoom Meeting Instructions (same as last month): To join meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/6658051509?pwd=a3JJZmFJNXZMVUtWTjZuNy9tVFZOZz09 Meeting ID: 665 805 1509 Passcode: 948987 One tap mobile +13017158592,,6658051509#,,,,*948987# US (Washington DC) +13126266799,,6658051509#,,,,*948987# US (Chicago) Dial by your location: +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC) +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) +1 646 558 8656 US (New York) +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) +1 669 900 9128 US (San Jose) Meeting ID: 665 805 1509 Passcode: 948987 Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kqNxN6LKR Please state your name so they can be recorded in the minutes.
DMHOA needs Volunteers to join the Board of Directors. We urgently need to fill the following positions: ·
Executive Committee Vacancy:
Vice-President – Vacant since June (Bylaws require being a member of DMHOA & owning a manufactured home on leased land)
Board Member Vacancy:
Director of Communications (Bylaws require being a member of DMHOA & owning a manufactured home on leased land)
Support positions (These positions do not require owning a manufactured home on leased land):
Webmaster ·
News Media Liaison
Representatives for Kent & New Castle counties.
Interested in the above. Contact Henry (Rick) Klum at: henry.clum65@gmail.com
DMHOA Fundraisers:
DO More 24 March 2, 2023 pm to March 3, 2023 at 6:00 pm.
Go to domore24delaware.org, click on '
DEMHRA: DEMHRA, or the Delaware Manufactured Home Relocation Authority, is a state authority, whose purpose is directed by Delaware Title 25 Chapter 70. They meet with Board members appointed by the various leaders of the State. Meetings are open to the public. Next meeting: 1:30 pm March 12, 2023 This will be a regular board meeting. Meetings are not available via Zoom. For additional information contact DEMHRA: Phone: 302-674-7768 · Email: demhra@gmail.com or contact DMHOA POC Richard Hrycyshyn at rhrycyshyn@gmail.com
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Assistance with Housing & Other Issues
Rental Assistance
There are times when a homeowner’s household income decreases substantially. The death of a loved one, or some other dramatic change in income. With the passage of Delaware SB317 the lot rent assistance program changed dramatically. Previously it was almost impossible to qualify for this program. Effective July 1st 2022 the program has significantly improved. Under this legislation, a community owner shall provide lot rental assistance to qualified homeowners. Qualifications are as follows:
1. The homeowner must have owned the manufactured home or resided in the home in a manufactured home community for the 5 consecutive years before requesting lot rental assistance.
2. The homeowner must reside full time and exclusively in the manufactured home in the manufactured home community and the manufactured home must be the homeowner’s only residence.
3. A homeowner qualifies for limited lot rental assistance if the total income of the homeowner and all occupants is greater than 40% and below 55% of the county median household income as determined by the US Department of Housing and Urban development.
4. The total assets of the homeowner and all occupants do not exceed $50,000. Total assets means all liquid assets including bank accounts, stocks & and the total amount of excess lien paydowns against the manufactured home during the previous 5 years that exceed the scheduled amortization of the lien balance.
5. The homeowner and occupants must provide to the community owner all documentation necessary to determine eligibility for lot rental assistance, such as bank records, tax returns, etc..
6. The homeowner, occupants and the manufactured home must be in substantial compliance with all manufactured home community rules, regulations and standards.
The above is an abbreviated text taken from Delaware Title 5, Chapter 70 Sub-Chapter II 7022B. The complete text can be found at https://delcode.delaware.gov/title25/c070/sc02/index.html#7022
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. 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
Assistance with utility bills available through DEHAP. Click here
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).
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:
1. West End Neighborhood House: 302-658-4171 (Offer a statewide security deposit loan program for individuals who need help paying a security deposit.)
2. Lutheran Community Services: 302-654-8886 (Have a statewide homelessness prevention program and may be able to provide rental assistance.)
3. Catholic Charities: 302-655-9624 (Provide rental assistance information, and referrals.)
Utility Bill Help as of August 3, 2021:
Soon, assistance with utility bills will be available through DEHAP. Keep checking here: https://decovidhousinghelp.com/ 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 Help as of August 3, 2021:
For individuals and families in need of emergency food assistance, Delaware 211 can help:
Website: https://delaware211.org/index.php/basic-needs/food/food-assistance
Call 211 or 1-800-560-3372
Text your zip code to 898-211
The Food Bank of Delaware has locations in Newark and Milford.
Website: https://www.fbd.org/get-help/
Email foodbank@fbd.org,
Call 302-292-1305 (Newark) or 302-424-3301 (Milford)
A Statewide Advocacy for Owners of Manufactured Homes on Leased Land
To educate and inform our members, our public servants, and the general public, and to work for legislative and legal remedies to protect and strengthen the rights of everyone who lives in manufactured housing on leased land in Delaware. Should you live in a leased land community, and want to learn more, we want to hear from you!
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NATIONAL MANUFACTURED HOME OWNERS ASSOCIATION
About
Attention Home Owners of Manufactured Homes in Land Lease Communities:
DMHOA had its beginnings as a county association 26 years ago, and has experienced tremendous growth in the last few years. This growth came about because of the greater awareness of manufactured homeowners as well as the issues and problems related to manufactured homes on leased land. In 2003 DMHOA was the moving force behind a complete revision of state law that gave homeowners the first real protection for their investment (home) in the history of Delaware.
It was chartered as a statewide grass-roots advocacy group in March 2002 as a natural outgrowth of the Sussex County Manufactured Home Tenants Association, which had represented owners of Manufactured Homes in the States' fastest-growing county since 1983.
We want YOU to know, in whatever community you happen to live in, that you have rights under the law.
We want to have a meeting with as many interested people in your community; to inform you of your rights.
Delaware Manufactured Home Owners Association is the only statewide advocacy organization in the Diamond State representing the interests of owners of manufactured homes on leased land, throughout New Castle, Kent and Sussex counties.
Bylaws
March 22, 2021
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