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2 issues in development with high priority

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Housing Subcommittee formation

Council is poised to seat nine members on a new Housing Subcommittee that must deliver recommendations on Wilmington's housing challenges within a year — a potential first step toward new housing policy and funding strategies.

1 mention (1 this month)Last discussed Nov 5, 2026

HighDevelopment

Eviction prevention using Neighborhood Stabilization Funds

The Department of Real Estate and Housing can now spend Neighborhood Stabilization Funds on one-time payments (up to $1,500-type amounts) to help tenants in eviction proceedings settle and stay housed. Community Legal Aid testified 7,141 of the state's 10,495 eviction filings last year were in Wilmington.

1 mentionLast discussed Jul 9, 2026