The Delaware State Housing Authority has developed a Landlord Incentive Program to expand housing opportunities for voucher holders. 
 
The incentive program aims to: 

  • Attract, recruit and retain landlords in Kent & Sussex Counties; 
  • Develop better relationships with landlords and increase landlord satisfaction; 
  • Increase the number of units available for voucher holders to rent; 
  • Increase the lease-up success rates for vouchers issued; and 
  • Increase the over voucher utilization rate for DSHA. 

The Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program Incentives for Landlords include the following: 

  • Signing Bonus; 
  • Security Deposit Assistance;  
  • Damage Claim Payments; and 
  • Vacancy Loss Payments. 

DSHA also has a Landlord Liaison available. The landlord liaison will provide personal and direct customer service to valued landlord partners. Landlords may contact the Landlord Liaison, Crystal Sparks, by email at Crystal.Sparks@Delaware.Gov or by phone at 302-739-7416.