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DelawareHB 144153rd General Assembly (2024–2026)HouseWALLET

AN ACT TO AMEND THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF NEW CASTLE RELATING TO PROPERTY TAX RATES.

Sponsored By: Melissa Minor-Brown (Democratic)

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New Castle allows different property tax rates

New Castle City Council can now set different tax rates for residential, commercial, and industrial property. This replaces the rule requiring equal rates across property types. By the first Monday in July each year, the Council must prepare a budget for city expenses. After property values are finalized, total property taxes must cover that budget. Owners may pay more or less depending on property type and the Council’s rates; the law sets no rates.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Melissa Minor-Brown

    Democratic • House

Cosponsors

  • Franklin D. Cooke

    Democratic • House

  • Nicole Poore

    Democratic • Senate

Roll Call Votes

No roll call votes available for this bill.

Actions Timeline

  1. HS 1 for HB 144 - Signed by Governor

    7/30/2025Governor

  2. HS 1 for HB 144 - Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES

    6/25/2025Senate

  3. HS 1 for HB 144 - Reported Out of Committee (Elections & Government Affairs) in Senate with 2 Favorable, 4 On Its Merits

    6/18/2025Senate

  4. HS 1 for HB 144 - Assigned to Elections & Government Affairs Committee in Senate

    6/17/2025Senate

  5. HS 1 for HB 144 - Passed By House. Votes: 40 YES 1 ABSENT

    6/17/2025House

  6. Substituted in House by HS 1 for HB 144

    6/12/2025House

  7. Reported Out of Committee (Administration) in House with 5 On Its Merits

    5/14/2025House

  8. Introduced and Assigned to Administration Committee in House

    5/8/2025House

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