affordable housing

Several Councilmembers who voted against said they're in support of the trust but want to see an ordinance the mayor will back.

The trust would focus on constructing, purchasing and maintaining permanently affordable homes, prioritizing rental and homeownership units, along with homeless shelters and supportive housing units.

The city’s Planning Commission intends to have the final draft, which acts as a blueprint for the city, adopted by early 2027.

A bill that increases local government's obligation to affordable housing moved out of its home chamber along party lines Thursday.

Darby’s ordinance grew out of a conversation with New Castle County Councilmember Penrose Hollins, who has spent years prioritizing housing in his legislative work.

Construction for this phase of the project will start January 2027 and is expected to be completed May 2028.

Newark City Council unanimously approves an application for the state’s Downtown Development District program.

Carney’s plan would see $16 million go toward construction projects to bring affordable units to residents for the first 10 years of operation. Some Councilmembers want to see that money go toward other efforts like rental assistance.

The money will fund renovation of 41 third-floor units at the Hope Center and acquisition of nine tax parcels near the Route 9 Library.

New Castle County entered a contract with Veteran Services CEO Joseph M. Walls, supporting an effort to create affordable transitional housing for veterans and unhoused people in Bear.