Bill Text: DE HCR142 | 2025-2026 | 153rd General Assembly | Draft
Bill Title: Recognizing The Month Of June As National Homeownership Month In Delaware.
Sponsorship: Moderate Partisan Bill (Democrat 15-3)
Status: (Engrossed) 2026-06-10 - Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENT [HCR142 Detail]
Download: Delaware-2025-HCR142-Draft.html
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SPONSOR: |
Rep. K. Johnson & Sen. Huxtable |
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Reps. Osienski, Bolden, Carson, Bush, Lambert, Morrison, Ross Levin, Berry, Yearick; Sens. Sokola, Lockman, Hansen, Pinkney, Hoffner, Wilson |
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
153rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY
HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 142
RECOGNIZING THE MONTH OF JUNE AS NATIONAL HOMEOWNERSHIP MONTH IN DELAWARE.
WHEREAS, the month of June is recognized as National Homeownership Month; and
WHEREAS, owning a home remains a fundamental part of the American dream and is often the largest personal investment a family will make; and
WHEREAS, according to the most recent American Community Survey data, there are over 286,000 owner-occupied housing units in Delaware; and
WHEREAS, housing affordability continues to present a challenge, with limited inventory available to households earning less than 120% of Area Median Income (AMI); and
WHEREAS, homeownership provides long-term economic stability, wealth-building opportunities, and strengthens communities; and
WHEREAS, expanding access to affordable homeownership opportunities requires collaboration among government, nonprofit, and private sector partners; and
WHEREAS, in 2025, a total of 1,593 families purchased homes through Delaware State Housing Authority programs, representing $468,949,548.38 in first mortgage investment and $11,900,432.71 in assistance; and
WHEREAS, program activity included Smart Start (265 loans, $74,195,427.62), First State 3% (1,312 loans, $390,723,677.76 and $11,721,710.34 assistance), First State 4% (1 loan, $180,568 and $7,222.72 assistance), Diamond in the Rough (6 loans, $1,629,993 and $81,499.65 assistance), Delaware Diamonds (1 loan, $276,562 and $10,000 assistance), and Home Sweet Home (8 loans, $1,943,320 and $80,000 assistance); and
WHEREAS, sustainable homeownership is strengthened through education and financial literacy; and
WHEREAS, real estate professionals, including REALTORS®, play a vital role in protecting and promoting homeownership, while mortgage brokers and bankers help broaden access to financing; and
WHEREAS, the housing industry supports jobs and generates economic activity across Delaware.
BE IT RESOLVED by the House of Representatives of the 153 rd General Assembly of the State of Delaware, the Senate concurring therein, that June 2026 is recognized as National Homeownership Month in Delaware.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the General Assembly commends housing professionals for expanding homeownership opportunities.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that stakeholders are encouraged to continue efforts to improve affordability and access to homeownership.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution be transmitted to the Governor and relevant housing organizations.
SYNOPSIS
This House Concurrent Resolution recognizes June 2026 as National Homeownership Month in Delaware and highlights updated housing data and program impact.
