Affordable Housing Subsidy Program

Affordable Housing Subsidy Program is sponsored by City of Wilmington, DE. The City of Wilmington is seeking applications from qualified affordable housing developers, nonprofit organizations, community development corporations, joint ventures, and other experienced development entities to utilize approximately $8.

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gov/government/city-departments/real-estate-and-housing/affordable-housing-subsidy-program) Government » City Departments » Real Estate and Housing # Affordable Housing Subsidy Program Share & Bookmark; "Click to expand Share & Bookmark options")Share & Bookmark, Press Enter to show all options, press Tab go to next option * Facebook "Click to share with Facebook") * LinkedIn "Click to share with LinkedIn") * Twitter "Click to share with Twitter") * Reddit "Click to share with Reddit") Font Size:; "default font size")+; "larger font size")-; "smaller font size") **The City of Wilmington is soliciting applications from qualified affordable housing developers, nonprofit organizations, community development corporations, joint ventures, and other experienced development entities for the utilization of approximately $8.

4 million in City subsidy funding to support the construction and/or substantial rehabilitation of affordable housing within the City of Wilmington. ** #### Proposed projects should advance one or more of the following objectives: * Increase the inventory of affordable rental housing. * Create affordable homeownership opportunities.

* Preserve existing affordable housing at risk of loss. * Redevelop vacant, abandoned, or underutilized properties. * Support mixed-income developments that include meaningful affordable housing components.

* Encourage equitable investment throughout Wilmington neighborhoods. * Ensure an affordability period of ten (10) years. * Leverage City funds with Low Income Housing Tax Credits, State Housing Authority financing, private debt, philanthropic investment, and other funding sources.

#### Eligible applicants include: * Nonprofit housing developers * For-profit housing developers * Community Development Corporations * Public-private partnerships * Development teams with demonstrated affordable housing experience #### Applicants must demonstrate: * Successful completion of comparable housing developments * Organizational stability * Ability to obtain financing * Experience complying with public funding requirements #### Applicants shall identify: * Number of affordable units * Target Area Median Income (AMI) levels * Proposed affordability period * Rental or ownership structure #### Preference will be given to developments serving households earning: **NOFA Deadline: August 31, 2026 at 10am** All applications must be received by the City of Wilmington, Department of Real Estate and Housing, Louis L.

Redding City/County Building, 800 French Street, 7th Floor, Wilmington, DE 19801 no later than on August 31, 2026, at 10am. **Late submissions and postmarks will not be accepted. Hand delivery of applications is recommended.

** **Pre-Application Meeting:** **A Pre-Application meeting was held on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, at 10 am, via Teams:** [](http://)City of Wilmington Neighborhood Stabilization Pre-Application Meeting **Further information can be obtained by calling the Department of Real Estate and Housing at (302) 576-3000.

** * Review the complete application requirements :**NOTICE OF FUNDING AVAILABILITY** * Download the application:**NOTICE OF FUNDING AVAILABILITY APPLICATION** * Complete all required forms. * Upload your completed application and supporting documentation using the secure upload field below.

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txt Please resolve the captcha. Application assistance is available by contacting CJ Bowman, Development Specialist, Department of Real Estate and Housing, crbowman@wilmingtonde. gov, 302-576-3000.

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