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Delaware City Local Incentives

Transfer Tax Waiver
  • City transfer tax waived for sale of rental property to owners that will reside within the home for at least five (5) years.
Permit Fee Reduction
  • Building permit and variance fees reduced.
Property Tax Abatement
  • Property tax abated for three (3) years on new residential and commercial developments that were vacant prior to development with a value of improvements over $25,000.
Facade Revolving Loan Program
  • Loans available for improvements to building façades in the DDD.
Streamlined Plan Review and Permitting Process
  • Expedited review of projects in the DDD by City staff, Board of Adjustment, and/or Historic Commission.
Home on Main Street in Delaware City, Delaware.

Website: Delaware City

Phone: (302) 834-4573