City of Wilmington to Launch Homeowner Repair Program on October 26; Information Sessions to be Hosted This Week

The City's Department of Real Estate and Housing will begin accepting applications for a Homeowner Repair Program on Monday, October 26, 2026.

This partnership between the City and Habitat for Humanity of New Castle County will permit residents to apply for up to $10,000 in home repairs. Applications will remain open for interested City residents until all funding has been exhausted.

To assist interested residents ahead of the application window, the Real Estate and Housing team will host three informational sessions. Registration is not required.

• Tuesday, October 20 from 12:15 pm - 1:15 pm

Join: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/287661858925581?p=1u9bm3lbR8tUhWdk2T
Meeting ID: 287 661 858 925 581
Passcode: Un9WJ62Q

• Wednesday, October 21 from 10 am - 11 am

Join: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/2955966891985943?p=IFz5SOR5O1ddGzrNca
Meeting ID: 295 596 689 198 594 3
Passcode: 7vi7rP7U

• Thursday, October 22 from 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm

In person at the City County Building
7th Floor, Real Estate and Housing Department

The program was funded in the City's Fiscal Year 2027 budget, with a total allocation of $500,000. In response to strong community feedback about the former Home Repair Lottery program, the City is moving away from a randomized lottery model.

Applicants must be homeowners at or below 80% of the Area Median Income (AMI) and the property must be located within City limits. Beginning Monday, October 26, applications will be accepted via the City website on a first come, first served basis until all funds are allocated. Residents are encouraged to call the 311 helpline with questions.