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Harrington Local Incentives

Business License Fee Waiver for New Businesses
  • Waiver of business license for 3 years for new businesses in the DDD.
Category A or B Plan Review Fee Reduction Category A or B Priority Review Status
  • One time reduction of fees ($200) for any project in the DDD requiring site plan approval (Category A or B). In addition site plan reviews will be expedited (10 day review) for projects located in the DDD (Category A or B).
First Time Home Buyer Tax Abatement
  • Abatement of first property tax bill for first-time homebuyers in the DDD.
Downtown Revitalization Area Tax Incentive Program Expedited Review Process
  • Sliding scale (partial exemption) from property taxes based on value of exterior improvements facing the street. Ranging from 20%-80% for 2-5 years based on cost of improvements.
A home located in Harrington, Delaware.
Transfer Tax Waiver for First-Time Home Buyers
  • Waiver of City's portion of the realty transfer tax for first-time homebuyers.
Impact Fee Waiver for Job Creation
  • Eligible applicants qualify for impact fee waivers based upon number of jobs created.
Permit and Other Fee Reductions for Job Creation
  • Businesses with 10% of employees living in the town limits may be eligible for administrative fee reductions at the discretion of the City Manager.

Website: City of Harrington

Phone: (302) 398-3530