2025-2026 Regular SessionDelaware Legislature

SB127: An Act To Amend The Charter Of The City Of New Castle Relating To Rents.

Legislative Summary

This Act amends the New Castle City Charter to provide that the New Castle City Council may impose and collect a tax of no more than 5% on the gross rents within city boundaries. The tax may not apply to rental properties that are directly subsidized by federal, state, or City of New Castle rental assistance funding.

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Bill History

5/6/2025
Introduced and Assigned to Elections & Government Affairs Committee in Senate
5/14/2025
Reported Out of Committee (Elections & Government Affairs) in Senate with 1 Favorable, 3 On Its Merits
5/15/2025
Laid On Table in Senate

Status Information

Current Status
Introduced(5/6/2025)
Chamber
Senate

Sponsors

Democrat: 2

Primary Sponsor

Nicole Poore
Nicole Poore
Democrat

Documents

Draft
Bill Text1/1/19707.4 KB