DelawareDelaware officials would recommend support for county property value updates
If lawmakers and the governor approve this resolution, state officials would work with counties and university researchers on recommendations for updating property values used in taxes.
What it does
State officials would work with counties and university researchers to recommend support for county property value updates. They would send their findings to the governor and lawmakers by January 12, 2026.
Argument forReviewing county results and how other states check property values could help officials recommend more consistent tax assessments.
Argument againstThe study could take time from state and county staff while leaving any changes to property assessments for later decisions.
More detail
State officials would develop recommendations and deliver a written report. The recommendations would cover Delaware property values used for taxes. Counties and University of Delaware researchers would help. Both legislative chambers and the governor would need to approve the resolution. Officials would study state oversight, staff needs, funding, county support, and ways to challenge property values. The written report would be due to the governor and General Assembly by January 12, 2026.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed 1st Chamber
- Passed 2nd Chamber
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2025
- Aug 12Amendment HA 1 to HJR 8 - Introduced and Placed With BillLatest
- Aug 7Introduced and Assigned to Administration Committee in HouseIntroduced
Taxes & BudgetGovernment & Ethics