DelawareDelaware would charge 2¾% on many property transfers
Starting January 1, 2027, people recording covered Delaware property documents would face a 2¾% state tax, or 2¼% where the full local tax applies.
What it does
Starting January 1, 2027, covered property documents would face a 2¾% state transfer tax. The rate would be 2¼% where the full local transfer tax applies.
Argument forBuyers and sellers could pay less state tax when they record a covered property transfer.
Argument againstThe state could collect less from property transfers, leaving less money for other public uses.
More detail
Delaware would charge a state transfer tax of 2¾% of the property's value. The rates apply to the covered Delaware property documents addressed by the bill's two tax rules. Where a county or town charges the full 1½% local transfer tax, the state rate would be 2¼%. These rates would take effect on January 1, 2027.
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
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History
- 2026
- Jun 11Assigned to Appropriations Committee in HouseLatest
- Jun 10Reported Out of Committee (Revenue & Finance) in House with 8 On Its MeritsMinor
- May 12Introduced and Assigned to Revenue & Finance Committee in HouseIntroduced
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