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- Eugene Young, Director of the Delaware State Housing Authority, issued the following
statement on available housing assistance for Delaware families following the recent Supreme Court
decision removing federal eviction protections:

“We know the Supreme Court decision removing the federal eviction protections will exacerbate
housing concerns for Delaware renter households. I want to emphasize that DSHA is here to help. We
stand ready to continue to deploy much needed rental and housing stability assistance,” said Director
Young.

“As the first state housing finance agency to launch a statewide emergency rental assistance program in
early Spring of 2020, we responded immediately to the rental housing crisis created by the COVID-19
pandemic. Our efforts have had a dramatic impact in reducing evictions, stabilizing households and
landlords. Assistance remains available and we remain committed to helping Delawareans in need. Visit
decovidhousinghelp.com to learn more.”

Since the start of the pandemic, the Delaware Housing Assistance Program (DEHAP) has provided rental
support totaling over $31 million to Delaware renters and landlords. In 2021 DEHAP has supported over
2,700 households and is positioned to continue rapidly deploying this assistance. In addition to DEHAP,
DSHA has provided other funding to support critical needs related to the pandemic, such as funding for
legal services, assistance for homeless households to regain housing stability, support to provide noncongregate shelter in the height of the pandemic, food and other emergency assistance.

Delawareans should visit www.decovidhousinghelp.com to learn more about available assistance.

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About Delaware State Housing Authority
The Delaware State Housing Authority (DSHA), formed in 1968, is dedicated to providing quality,
affordable housing opportunities and appropriate supportive services to low- and moderate-income
Delawareans. In addition to its role as the State's Housing Finance Agency, DSHA is unique in that it is
also serves as a Public Housing Authority and acts as a Community Development and Planning Agency.
For more information about the Delaware State Housing Authority, please call (302) 739-4263 or visit
www.destatehousing.com .