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City of New Castle Local Incentives

Delaware Downtown Development District
Delaware Downtown Development District
Delaware Downtown Development District

First-time Homebuyers Realty Transfer Tax Waiver
Waiver of City realty transfer tax for first time homebuyers.

Business License Fee Waiver
Business license fees waived for twelve (12) months for existing buildings, thirty-six (36) months for new buildings.

Building Permit Fee Waiver
Building permit fees waived for signs, facades, underground utilities and sidewalks.

Property Tax Abatements
Property tax abatement for five (5) years for projects with improvements greater than $25,000.

Streamlined Plan Review and Permitting Process
Expedited review of projects by City staff in the DDD.


Website: City of New Castle

Phone: (302) 322-9812

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