Active Legislative Response

New Castle CountyLegislative Actions

Current legislation and county resolutions addressing property tax issues. Three House Bills now provide ongoing relief, with additional measures under consideration.

Three Relief Laws Now Active

PASSED

Delaware Legislature responded with comprehensive property tax relief for New Castle County residents

Signed Into Law
Three House Bills providing immediate and ongoing property tax relief

House Bill 240

Active

Assessment Appeal Refunds & Timeline Extensions

Guarantees refunds for overpayments of $50+ after successful assessment appeals and provides extended timelines for property owners to navigate the appeals process.

Learn more about appeal protections

House Bill 241

Active

Property Tax Payment Plans & Penalty Relief

Provides penalty-free payment plans for homeowners facing $300+ school tax increases, offering financial breathing room during the transition.

Learn about payment plan options

House Bill 242

Active

Dual School Tax Rate Option for 2025-2026

Allows school districts to set separate residential and commercial tax rates, helping balance the tax burden more fairly between property types.

See which districts adopted split rates
Legislative Investigation
Special committees investigating the reassessment process

Special Committee on Property Reassessment

Active

Bipartisan House & Senate Investigation

Joint committees investigating Delaware's first statewide reassessment in over 40 years. Public hearings scheduled through November 2025 examining the process and exploring improvements.

View committee members and hearing schedule
County Resolutions
New Castle County resolutions addressing reassessment concerns

Resolution 25-157

Status Unknown

Property Tax Reassessment Task Force

Proposed resolution to establish a task force examining the reassessment process. Was removed from the September 9th County Council meeting agenda - current status unknown.

⚠️ Update Needed: Resolution was pulled from consideration. Contact your representative for current status.

Contact your County Council representative

Resolution 25-150

Failed

Property Reassessment Review

County resolution that would have reviewed the 2021 property reassessment process for accuracy and fairness. Failed to gain sufficient support in County Council.

View resolution details and voting record
Legislative Impact Summary
How these measures help New Castle County property owners

Immediate Relief

  • • Penalty-free payment plans available now
  • • Guaranteed refunds for successful appeals
  • • Split tax rates reducing residential burden

Ongoing Protection

  • • Extended timelines for appeal processes
  • • Structured approach to large tax increases
  • • Framework for future reassessment cycles
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Current Status

✅ Laws in Effect

All three House Bills are now active and providing relief to property owners.

⏳ County Actions

Resolution 25-157 status unclear after being removed from meeting agenda.

📊 Appeals Process

Over 5,200 formal appeals pending with enhanced protections from new laws.

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