Delaware 153rd General Assembly Status: Introduced 1 R cosponsors

HB 286 — Realty Transfer Tax/Updates/Reductions

Last action — Appropriations

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced June 11, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Odds of enactment

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In plain language

The bill updates and reduces the realty transfer tax for property transactions.

The bill eliminates the realty transfer tax on properties valued under $350,000 and gradually reduces the tax rate for properties valued between $350,000 and $500,000. This aims to make property transactions more affordable.

What this means for you
  • Consumers: This means lower costs for buyers regarding property transactions, potentially making homeownership more accessible.

Summary

For conveyances having a property value of less than $350,000, the state will not assess a realty transfer tax. This Act also reduces the State's rate of realty transfer tax by 1/4% per year for 4 years, for residential property conveyances having a property value of $350,000 to $500,000.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Appropriations

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 61 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (61)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 286 do?
For conveyances having a property value of less than $350,000, the state will not assess a realty transfer tax. This Act also reduces the State's rate of realty transfer tax by 1/4% per year for 4 years, for residential property conveyances having a property value of $350,000 to $500,000.
Who sponsors HB 286?
HB 286 is sponsored by Lyndon D. Yearick (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 286?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced June 11, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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