§ 4034

Notwithstanding any other provisions of this chapter, DSHA is not empowered to finance any housing development undertaken by a housing sponsor pursuant to §§ 4031, 4032 and 4033 of this title, unless prior to the financing of any housing development hereunder DSHA finds: (1) That there exists a shortage of decent, safe and sanitary housing at rentals or prices which persons and families of low-income or moderate-income can afford within the general housing market area to be served by the proposed housing development; (2) That private enterprise and investment have been unable, without assistance, to provide the needed decent, safe and sanitary housing at rentals or prices which persons or families of low- and moderate-income can afford or to provide sufficient mortgage financing for residential housing for occupancy by such persons or families; (3) That the housing sponsor or limited-profit housing sponsor or sponsors undertaking the proposed housing development in this State will supply well-planned, well-designed housing for persons or families of low- and moderate-income and that such

ousing sponsor or sponsors undertaking the proposed housing development in this State will supply well-planned, well-designed housing for persons or families of low- and moderate-income and that such sponsors are financially responsible; (4) That the housing development to be assisted pursuant to this chapter will be of public use and will provide a public benefit; (5) That the housing development will be undertaken within the authority conferred by this chapter upon DSHA and the housing sponsor or sponsors.71 Del. Laws, c. 357, § 6;