The Community Development Office, part of the City of Dover’s Planning and Inspections Department, works to improve neighborhoods and expand opportunities for residents—particularly those with 

low and moderate incomes. Using federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding, the office supports programs that strengthen communities, improve housing conditions, and address

important local needs. Through partnerships with local nonprofit organizations and service providers, the Community Development Office helps fund programs that:

• Provide essential services to low- and moderate-income residents

• Support housing rehabilitation programs that improve living conditions

• Assist emergency shelters that serve individuals experiencing homelessness

• Fund community development projects carried out by local nonprofit organizations

These efforts help ensure that Dover remains a safe, healthy, and vibrant community for all residents.

Important Documents

City of Dover 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan

City of Dover CAPER FY24.pdf 

2026 City of Dover CDBG Draft Annual Action Plan - The 30 day public comment period opens on Friday, March 27, 2026 at 8:00 am and closes on Monday, April 27, 2026 at 5:00 pm. Comments may be submitted in person at 15 Loockerman Plaza, Dover, DE 19901 (City Hall), by mail, or by email to dobrien@dover.de.us. 

1st-Public-Hearing_Draft-Action-Plan-2026.pdf 

2nd-Public-Hearing_Draft-Action-Plan-2026.pdf 

Fair Housing Policy.pdf 

First-Time Homebuyer Settlement Assistance Guidelines

Click this link for HUD income limits (depending on size of household, we use the range between 60% and 80% Area Median Income (AMI))