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DE SB120

Bill

Status

Passed

6/28/2023

Primary Sponsor

Eric Buckson

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Origin

Senate

152nd General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Adds "workforce and affordable housing programs" to the list of eligible uses for real estate transfer tax revenues in Delaware counties
  • Real estate transfer tax revenues must be segregated from county general funds and used solely for capital/operating costs of public safety, economic development, public works, infrastructure, debt reduction, property assessments, recreational amenities, workforce and affordable housing programs, and land preservation
  • Applies to New Castle, Kent, and Sussex Counties in their unincorporated areas
  • Maintains existing provisions allowing counties to impose transfer tax up to 1.5% of property value with exemptions for first-time home buyers up to $400,000

Legislative Description

An Act To Amend Title 9 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Expenditure Of Real Estate Transfer Tax Proceeds.

Last Action

Signed by Governor

6/28/2023

Committee Referrals

Housing6/7/2023
Executive5/12/2023
Elections & Government Affairs5/10/2023

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