DelawareNew Castle City Council could tax rents up to 5%
New Castle's City Council could tax rents up to 5%, but properties directly subsidized by federal, state, or city rental aid would be excluded.
What it does
New Castle's City Council could choose to tax total rent within city limits, up to 5%. The tax could not cover rental properties directly subsidized by federal, state, or city rental aid.
Argument forIf the council imposed the tax, it could raise city money while leaving directly subsidized rental properties outside the tax.
Argument againstIf the council imposed the tax, property owners might pass some of its cost on to renters at properties without direct government rental aid.
More detail
The New Castle City Council could impose and collect a tax of no more than 5% on total rent. The tax would be limited to rents within New Castle city limits. The tax could not apply to rental properties directly subsidized by federal, state, or City of New Castle rental aid.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2025
- May 15Laid On Table in SenateLatest
- May 14Reported Out of Committee (Elections & Government Affairs) in Senate with 1 Favorable, 3 On Its MeritsMinor
- May 6Introduced and Assigned to Elections & Government Affairs Committee in SenateIntroduced
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