Specifications include, but are not limited to: The Delaware State Housing Authority (DSHA), a public corporation in the State of Delaware, is soliciting proposals from qualified planning and research organizations to conduct a Statewide Housing Needs Assessment for the years 2015-2020. This study will enable the State and local jurisdictions to better understand housing and housing-related service needs for low- and moderate-income persons and households in order to prioritize needs, develop effective program and policy responses, and coordinate the use of Federal, State and local resources. DSHA is seeking a comprehensive report that will: Provide perspective on the current housing situation in the state and place that knowledge into historical context by examining demographic, economic and land use trends impacting Delaware's housing market Forecast and examine projected changes in the state's housing supply and housing demand for the years 2015-2020 Identify, describe and quantify the nature and geography of housing needs in the state, and potential costs to meet those needs.
