DelawareSenior school tax credits could reach $1,000 with school board approval
For years beginning on or after January 1, 2026, eligible older homeowners could get up to $1,000 off school taxes with board approval, limited to half their remaining tax.
What it does
For years beginning on or after January 1, 2026, eligible older homeowners could get up to $1,000 off school taxes with school board approval. Credits cannot exceed half the tax left after other breaks.
Argument forWith school board approval, credits of up to $1,000 could lower school tax bills for some eligible older homeowners.
Argument againstIf school boards approve credits closer to $1,000, school districts might collect less tax money for school expenses.
More detail
Local school boards could authorize senior school tax credits of up to $1,000. It covers qualifying property eligible for Delaware's senior school tax credit. A majority of the full local school board must vote to approve the credit. A credit cannot exceed half the school tax left after the listed tax breaks. The $1,000 cap would apply to years beginning on or after January 1, 2026; the text lists $500 for earlier years.
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History
- 2026
- Mar 12Assigned to Appropriations Committee in HouseLatest
- Mar 11Reported Out of Committee (Administration) in House with 5 On Its MeritsMinor
- 2025
- Aug 13Motion to Suspend Rules Defeated By House. Votes: 17 YES 10 NO 12 NOT VOTING 2 ABSENT.
- Aug 12
- Vote recorded Motion to Suspend Rules on HB 73. Result: fail.Lower
- Mar 12Introduced and Assigned to Administration Committee in HouseIntroduced
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