DelawareDelaware commission must study how farm property is valued for taxes
The farmland commission must study how farm and forest property is valued for taxes, then send state leaders recommendations by March 2, 2026.
What it does
The farmland commission must study how land and buildings used for farming, growing plants, or forestry are valued for property taxes. It must consider other states' methods.
The commission must send its findings and recommendations to the governor, lawmakers, and state legislative services officials by March 2, 2026.
Argument forComparing other states' methods could help Delaware officials find fairer ways to value farm property for taxes.
Argument againstFarm owners may see no immediate tax relief because the resolution calls for a study and report without changing their tax bills.
More detail
The commission must study how to value covered property for taxes and consider methods used in other states. The study covers land and buildings used for farming, growing plants, or forestry.
The commission must submit a report of its findings and recommendations. The report goes to the governor, the General Assembly, and both the director and librarian of the Division of Legislative Services. The report is due no later than March 2, 2026.
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- Passed 1st Chamber
- Passed 2nd Chamber
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History
- 2025
- Jun 30Passed By House. Votes: 40 YES 1 VACANTPassed 2nd Chamber
- Vote recorded Passage. Result: pass.Lower
- Jun 25Reported Out of Committee (Administration) in House with 4 On Its Merits, 1 UnfavorableMinor
- Jun 18Assigned to Administration Committee in HouseMinor
- Jun 17Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YESPassed 1st Chamber
- Vote recorded Passage. Result: pass.Upper
- Jun 17Introduced in SenateIntroduced
- Jun 30Passed By House. Votes: 40 YES 1 VACANTPassed 2nd Chamber
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