Land Use & Zoning
What is 'density bonus' in Delaware housing policy?
AA bonus payment to developers who build housing quickly
BAn incentive allowing developers to build at higher density than normally permitted in exchange for providing affordable housing units or other community benefits✓ Correct
CA state program rewarding municipalities that achieve high housing density
DAn additional property tax reduction for high-density developments
Explanation
A density bonus allows a developer to build more units than normally permitted by base zoning in exchange for including affordable housing units (typically 15–20% of total units). Delaware municipalities use density bonuses as tools to encourage affordable housing production within market-rate developments without direct government subsidies. The developer gets more units; the community gets affordable housing.
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