Housing Insights
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As a proud covenant partner of The Fuller Center for Housing in Americus, Georgia, we share a commitment to a grass-roots, Christ-centered approach to ending poverty housing worldwide.
Discover trusted data, research, and housing resources that highlight the impact of
safe, affordable homes in Delaware. Learn how facts, trends, and programs empower families, strengthen communities, and drive real solutions for affordable housing challenges.
Where you live shapes how you live — and strong communities begin with stable housing.
As a proud covenant partner of The Fuller Center for Housing in Americus, Georgia, we share a commitment to a grass-roots, Christ-centered approach to ending poverty housing worldwide.
Facts and Statistics
Affordable housing is critical to the strength and stability of Delaware communities.
The statistics below highlight the growing challenges faced by families across our state —
and the urgent need for solutions that support safe, affordable homes for all.
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Source: National Low Income Housing Coalition, 2023 Out of Reach Report.
The Problem:
Key Points
📊 More than 26% of Delaware renters are severely cost-burdened.
🏘️ 15% increase in the state's affordable housing shortage since 2020.
💰 $30.65/hour needed to afford a two-bedroom rental in Delaware.
There is a significant lack of affordable housing options available for working individuals. The current housing costs consume more than 30% of their budget, posing a financial burden. Furthermore, these affordable housing options are situated far away from their workplace, resulting in lengthy commutes and increased transportation costs. Households with severe housing affordability issues are more likely to give up other essentials like nutritious food and healthcare to afford the rent, and to face unstable housing conditions like evictions.
Seniors, disabled, and low to moderate working families/ veterans feel the most significant impact. Keeping these folks in their current homes is one step toward reducing the rate of homelessness.
There are many organizations/agencies in Delaware that assist with house repairs/home modifications, but they cannot handle the huge need of over 25k homes that require an estimated cost of $100 million. Therefore, the resources available to fix them are much less than the growing demand for home repairs.
Likewise, 9% of Delaware veterans lived in poverty in 2022, and another 19% experienced financial hardships, unable to afford the basics of housing, childcare, food, transportation, health care, a smartphone plan, and taxes. When these folks run out of money and just can’t pay the rent, they are just 30 days away from homelessness.
For veterans, housing is not just seen in financial hardships which may lead to homelessness. It is an issue that is directly tied to that our homeless are three times more likely to commit suicide, and 2/3 of those committing this heartbreak are not connected with the VA. You can then add unemployment, criminal justice involvement, food insecurity and combat related PTSD, TBI and other mental health issues, and housing becomes just one aspect of veteran challenges.
Research and Studies
Explore trusted reports, studies, and assessments focused on affordable housing challenges, trends, and solutions in Delaware. Click any title below to view the full research.
ALICE in Delaware 2023
Understanding financial hardship beyond the poverty line for working families.
We the Veterans Delaware
Understanding financial hardship beyond the poverty line for working families.
Housing Help and Resources
Find trusted organizations offering valuable housing resources, data, and services to
support individuals, families, and communities in Delaware. These partners
provide reliable information on affordable housing programs, counseling services,
and research that can help you make informed decisions about stable housing.
Programs, grants, and services available to support affordable housing efforts in Delaware.
Rental housing affordability data, national housing gap reports, and policy research.
Access homeowner support, foreclosure prevention programs, and financial education resources.
Find Housing Assistance
If you need help staying safely housed, explore the programs and services below.
Find rental support, home repair grants, and eviction prevention resources designed
to help Delaware residents access stable and affordable housing.
Connect with trusted programs offering rental assistance to help you stay safely housed.
Apply for affordable home repairs that improve safety, accessibility, and prevent displacement — especially for elderly and veteran homeowners.
Apply for critical home repairs that improve safety, accessibility, and quality of living conditions.
Find grants available to assist low-income families, seniors, veterans, and individuals with disabilities.
Access free legal aid and support services to help prevent eviction and housing instability.
Explore programs that help residents avoid eviction and maintain stable housing through Delaware State Housing Authority (DSHA).
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