Lawmakers introduce round of property tax measures, largely aimed at New Castle County

Delaware lawmakers pick up the issue of property taxes again, with the end of their 153rdlegislative session in sight.

State Rep. Cyndie Romer (D-Newark) was one of the lawmakers to introduce a package of six pieces of legislation aimed at correcting issues related to recent property reassessments statewide and in New Castle County. Romer was on the special property tax hearing committee that met from September to December 2025.

“The thing that I felt strongly about from the very beginning was establishing a strong tax base…” Romer said. “…We can’t build a house on a rocky foundation, or at least, shouldn’t build a house on a rocky foundation.”…

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