What is DE NAHRO

DE NAHRO is a professional organization for those who develop, administer, and or implement housing and community development programs. Organized in 1982, DE NAHRO incorporated as an IRS 501 ( c ) 3 non-profit corporation in 1989.

Check Out Happenings With DE NAHRO

For More Details about any of these events or notices, click on General Info & News at the top of the page or click on the notice to be directed to the link.

  • The Annual DE NAHRO Sponsored FAIR HOUSING TRAINING Webinar is March 7, 2024 
  • DE NAHRO honors former Board Member Lottie Lee by naming the Scholarship Fund in her memory.
  • Hope Boyd received a first year scholarship of $1,000.  Hope will be attending Delaware Technical and Community College this Fall with plans of entering a career in Interior Design.
  • COVID19 guidelines and informational links from HUD and NAHRO.
  • Letter from U.S. Department of Justice on Sexual Harassment in Housing and COVID 19 Crisis
  • A $1,000 Scholarship is available for a 2022 graduating high school senior who is continuing their education at a 2 or 4 year college/university. Get the guidelines and application by clicking on General Info & News at the top of the page and clicking the drop down DE NAHRO Scholarship Assistance Program.  Application deadline is June 1st.
  • Poster Contest 2022 Winners – 1st place winners receive a $100 gift card, 2nd place winners receive a $50 gift card and 3rd place winners receive a $25 gift card.

Mission Statement

The MISSION of DE NAHRO is to provide opportunity for professional growth and development of its members, and to be a leading advocate in Delaware for the provision of adequate, affordable housing and strong viable communities.

Who Should Join DE NAHRO

  • Non-profit agencies including local governments, affordable housing developers and managers, social service or counseling agencies that work with clients in affordable rental or homeownership housing.
  • For-profit housing developers, managers and financial institutions
  • Individual members drawn mainly from the categories above

DE NAHRO is organized as a state chapter of NAHRO – the National Association of Housing & Redevelopment Officials. NAHRO is a national leader in affordable housing advocacy and training for housing and community development professionals. DE NAHRO is also affiliated with MARC NAHRO, the Middle Atlantic Regional Council of State Chapters in New Jersey, New York , Maryland, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Washington DC and Virginia.