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County CFO describes ValueBase AI tool to speed property-appeal reviews; FY2026 cost cited

New Castle County Administrative Finance Committee · January 13, 2026
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CFO Dave Del Grande told the committee ValueBase can produce automated comparable-sales reports to shorten appeal reviews from about 30 minutes to five; the FY2026 agreement cost was cited at $119,000 and the tool can be configured to county valuation criteria.

Chair John Cartier introduced Resolution 26-006 on Jan. 13, 2026, asking the county to enter an agreement with ValueBase for an appeal-support platform to assist with property-assessment appeals stemming from the county’s recent reassessment.

Dave Del Grande, the county chief financial officer, said the reassessment generated about 5,000 appeals in the first year and that the county expects volumes to continue. He…

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