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Downtown Development Districts (DDD) Rebate Program

DELAWARE RENTAL PRESERVATION CORPORATION

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Funding Amount

Rebates (total program has distributed $35 million since inception)

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Downtown Development Districts (DDD) Rebate Program

Administrator: Delaware State Housing Authority (DSHA)

Overview:
The DDD Rebate Program, created by legislation in May 2014, provides rebates to stimulate private investment and development in Delaware's downtown districts. The program has distributed $35 million in rebates and attracted $527 million in private investment since inception.

Geographic Scope:
Available in 12 designated downtown districts across Delaware: Clayton, Delaware City, Dover, Georgetown, Harrington, Laurel, Middletown, Milford, New Castle, Seaford, Smyrna, and Wilmington.

Focus Areas:

  • Residential projects (approximately 60% of completed projects)

  • Mixed-use development (commercial/retail on ground floor, residential on upper floors)

  • Commercial and retail development

  • Historic property renovation and preservation

  • Rehabilitation of long-vacant buildings

    • Recent Performance (FY2023):

  • 63 completed projects (13 large, 50 small)

  • $10.9 million in state rebates distributed

  • $170 million in private investment leveraged

  • 533 new or rehabilitated residential units created

  • 20 projects started with $9 million in state funds and $139 million in private investment projected

    • Project Types:

  • Large projects

  • Small projects

    • Contact Information:
    Delaware State Housing Authority
    Phone: (302) 739-4263 or (888) 363-8808
    Email: dsha_contactdsha@delaware.gov
    Website: www.destatehousing.com

    Additional Resources:

  • FY2023 Annual Report available on DSHA website

  • Interactive Story Map with detailed project examples

    • How to Apply

    Application Process

    Application Timeline:

  • Applications for 2024 large projects: Deadline was February 27, 2024

  • Applications for 2024 small projects: Rolling basis, subject to funding availability

    • Note: Specific application requirements and procedures not detailed in provided documentation. Contact DSHA directly for current application guidelines and procedures.

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    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    affordable-housingcommunity-development

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