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DelawareHS 1 for HB 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)

Signed by Governor

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

1 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.

New Castle allows different property tax rates

New Castle’s City Council can set different property tax rates for residential, commercial, and industrial properties. The law sets no specific rates, so it does not determine whether an owner’s tax bill rises or falls. The Council must meet by the first Monday in July to determine budget needs for the current fiscal year. Its detailed budget must include streets, police, tax collection, trash collection, and all other city government costs. Property taxes must be levied after property assessments and values are finalized and adjusted. Taxes must be divided fairly and raise enough money to cover the total city budget.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Melissa Minor-Brown

    Democratic • House

Cosponsors

  • Franklin D. Cooke

    Democratic • House

  • Nicole Poore

    Democratic • Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 61 • No: 0

Senate vote • 6/25/2025

Passed (2/3 required)

Yes: 21 • No: 0

House vote • 6/17/2025

Passed (2/3 required)

Yes: 40 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Signed by Governor

    7/30/2025Governor

  2. Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES

    6/25/2025Senate

  3. Reported Out of Committee (Elections & Government Affairs) in Senate with 2 Favorable, 4 On Its Merits

    6/18/2025Senate

  4. Assigned to Elections & Government Affairs Committee in Senate

    6/17/2025Senate

  5. Passed By House. Votes: 40 YES 1 ABSENT

    6/17/2025House

  6. was introduced and adopted in lieu of HB 144

    6/12/2025House

Bill Text

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    6/12/2025

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