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HB 247

AN ACT RELATING TO THE COLLECTION OF TAXES FOR REAL PROPERTY IN THE 2025-2026 TAX YEAR.

153rd General Assembly (2025-2026) Introduced by Spiros Mantzavinos and 4 co-sponsors

HB 247 modifies Delaware real property tax collection procedures for the 2025-2026 tax year, with specific impacts pending committee review and bill language clarification.

Introduced and Assigned to Administration Committee in House
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Bill Summary · HB 247

Legislative bill overview

HB 247 is a Delaware bill that modifies tax collection procedures specifically for real property during the 2025-2026 tax year. The bill was recently introduced and assigned to the Administration Committee but lacks publicly available detailed provisions at this stage of the legislative process.

Why is this important

Real property tax collection affects homeowners, businesses, and municipal revenue streams that fund schools, infrastructure, and local services. Changes to collection procedures or timelines could impact payment deadlines, enforcement mechanisms, or assessment methods that influence taxpayer obligations and government funding reliability.

Potential points of contention

  • Scope of changes unclear – Without access to specific bill language, the actual modifications to collection procedures remain undefined, making it difficult to assess which stakeholders will benefit or be burdened
  • Municipal finance impact – Alterations to collection timing or methods could affect local government cash flow and budget planning if not coordinated with municipal authorities
  • Taxpayer compliance burden – Any procedural changes may create confusion or compliance challenges if implementation deadlines or notification processes are insufficient

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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