Committee debates which tax‑exempt parcels could be subject to a fire fee

Jan 28, 2026

Members reviewed a county spreadsheet of tax‑exempt parcel categories and debated whether veterans groups, fraternal organizations, school districts and other exempt parcels should be excluded or included when designing a potential fire fee; legal limits and billing complexity were prominent concerns.

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The New Castle County Strategic Plan Committee on Sept. 28 examined a spreadsheet detailing parcel exemptions and spent substantial time discussing which exempt properties—if any—could be included in a future fire fee.

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