Community Development and Housing 

Mission

The mission of the Community Development and Housing Division, is to administer housing and community development programs for residents of New Castle County. The department provides a wide spectrum of community development services within the confines of the county, outside the metropolitan areas of Wilmington and Newark.


**Announcement:  CD&H Suspends Office Visits and Inspections amid COVID-19 Outbreak

Due to concerns about the Corona Virus pandemic, effective March 16, 2020, our offices will continue to function but the Gilliam Building will be closed to the public. Home inspections throughout the department have also been suspended through mid-April, at which time we will re-evaluate the situation. For further questions, please contact us. 

New Castle County and City of Wilmington

2020-2024 Five Year Consolidated Plan Information...

  1. Invitation and Information
  2. Stakeholder Workshops/Public Meetings Flyer (English & Spanish)
  3. FAQ (English & Spanish)

Public Notice

45th year - FY20 Public Hearing

  1. Notice of Annual Plan: July 1, 2019 - June 30, 2020
  2. Approved Projects for July 1, 2019 – June 30, 2020

Foreclosure Information

Use the following resources if you are facing the possibility of foreclosure:

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