Delaware Cities Can Now Apply for Downtown Development Rebate Districts

Friday, February 20, 2026 at 9:45 PM

Three additional spots have opened up in Delaware's Downtown Development District Rebate Program following Governor Meyer's recent expansion. The state is now inviting municipalities to submit applications for the coveted development district designations.

Delaware municipalities now have the opportunity to apply for designation under the state’s Downtown Development District Rebate Program after recent expansion efforts created three new openings.

The Office of State Planning Coordination announced Thursday that it is accepting applications from cities and towns seeking to join the program, which grew from 12 to 15 designated districts following Governor Matt Meyer’s expansion initiative last month.

The rebate program provides financial incentives to encourage development and revitalization in participating downtown areas across the state. Municipal leaders interested in securing one of the three available designations can now begin the application process through the state planning office.

Officials have not yet announced application deadlines or specific criteria that will be used to evaluate submissions from interested communities.

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