Delaware seniors could get property tax help sooner

An Act To Amend Title 14 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Senior Property Tax Credit.

Introduced· 2025-03-12

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This bill would let more Delaware seniors get a property tax credit by shortening how long they must live in the state, saving them money.

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What we think, in plain words.

This bill is a good thing for seniors in Delaware. Right now, you have to live in the state for 10 years to get a special property tax credit if you moved there after 2017. This bill would change that back to 3 years for everyone after 2025. This means more seniors could get a break on their property taxes sooner. Some might worry about how this affects the state's budget or if it's fair to those who waited the full 10 years. But for many seniors, this would make it easier to afford to stay in their homes. Since it's just introduced, now is the time to tell your lawmakers if you think this is a good idea.

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The facts

What the bill actually says, no spin.

The bill would change Delaware law about a property tax credit for seniors.
It would reduce the required time a senior must live in Delaware to get the credit from 10 years to 3 years.
This change would apply to all seniors who apply for the credit after December 31, 2025.
The bill is currently introduced in the House of Representatives.