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DE HB244

Bill

Status

Introduced

8/7/2025

Primary Sponsor

Kimberly Williams

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Origin

House of Representatives

153rd General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Requires New Castle County to modify property tax exemptions upon countywide reassessment to reasonably reflect changes in property value and inflation, rather than simply modifying the amounts

  • Mandates New Castle County use the same eligibility criteria and exemption amounts for school tax exemptions that were used for county property tax exemptions as of July 1, 2025

  • Directs New Castle County to supplement and adjust property tax bills already issued for 2025-2026 in school districts that issue new tax warrants under HB 242, applying the school tax exemptions to the calculations

  • Extends the property tax payment deadline to October 30, 2025 for any bills adjusted under this act and requires refunds for any overpayments made before adjustments

  • Takes effect contingent upon enactment of House Bill No. 242 of the 153rd General Assembly

Legislative Description

An Act To Amend Title 14 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Local School Taxes.

Last Action

Introduced and Assigned to Education Committee in House

8/7/2025

Committee Referrals

Education8/7/2025

Full Bill Text

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