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This bill, titled "The Housing for Every Delawarean Act," aims to increase housing supply and affordability across Delaware by requiring local governments to update their comprehensive plans and zoning regulations. Key provisions include mandating that counties and municipalities with over 2,000 residents develop and implement "affordable housing plans" as part of their comprehensive plans, with a goal of 20% of housing units being affordable. These plans must outline strategies to diversify housing types, increase density, and streamline approval processes for developments that include affordable housing. The bill also establishes definitions for "affordable housing" and "Area Median Income" (AMI), requires state certification of comprehensive plans to ensure consistency with state development policies, and outlines reporting requirements for the Delaware State Housing Authority to track local progress.