Through federal Community Development Block Grant entitlement funds, this division of the Planning and Inspections Department expands opportunities and housing choices for low and moderate income persons living in Dover and protects the public health and welfare of Dover citizens, especially low and moderate income persons, by preventing or eliminating slums or neighborhoods blight, and correcting serious deficiencies in public facilities. It performs the following tasks:

• Provide CDBG Grants to Sub-Recipients that provide services to low/moderate income persons.
• Provides rehabilitation assistance to sub-recipients who service low/moderate income persons.
• Provides housing assistance to emergency shelters for the homeless.
• Provides sub-recipient grants to community non-profit organizations which have applied to the City for various activities.

Important Documents

City of Dover 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan

City of Dover CAPER FY24.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 minimum of 60% Area Median Income and the maximum of 80% AMI)