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DE HB247
Bill
Status
8/7/2025
Primary Sponsor
Madinah Wilson-Anton
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AI Summary
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New Castle County must offer payment plans to all residential property owners for county and school taxes assessed for the 2025-2026 tax year, with at least 30 days to accept the offer
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Payment plans must consider the difference between taxes owed in 2024-2025 and 2025-2026 tax years, addressing increases from the recent property reassessment
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Taxpayers who comply with payment plans are protected from collection actions including civil lawsuits, wage garnishment, property seizure, sheriff's sales, and tax lien enforcement
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No late fees, penalties, or interest may be charged to taxpayers making payments in compliance with their payment plan
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The Act expires December 31, 2026, but protections continue for payment plans extending beyond that date as long as taxpayers remain compliant
Legislative Description
An Act Relating To The Collection Of Taxes For Real Property In The 2025-2026 Tax Year.
Last Action
Introduced and Assigned to Administration Committee in House
8/7/2025