Delaware expands tax breaks for family property transfers

An Act To Amend Title 30 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Realty Transfer Tax.

Enrolled· 2026-06-23

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Who's it for: Everyday People

What it means for you

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This bill would make it cheaper for families to transfer homes by cutting a tax on property transfers between spouses, grandparents, and grandchildren.

Our take

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This bill is good news for families in Delaware. It would make it easier and less costly to pass down homes or other property between spouses, or from grandparents to their grandchildren. Right now, when property changes hands, there's a state tax called the realty transfer tax. This bill would create new exceptions, meaning certain family transfers would not have to pay this tax. This could save families a lot of money when they want to keep property within the family. It has already passed both parts of the state government and is very close to becoming law.

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The facts

What the bill actually says, no spin.

The bill would change Delaware's rules about the realty transfer tax.
It would make sure the tax exception for spouses applies to all spouses, not just 'husband and wife'.
It would add a new tax exception for property transfers between grandparents and grandchildren, or their spouses.
The bill has passed both the House and the Senate.