Council will vote on a Resolution Dec. 11, 2025 urging the City to launch the Homeowner Property Tax Abatement Program that Council already passed but the City hasn't set up yet. How You Can Help: Contact City Council members: Find Council Members contact info here: https://www.wilmingtoncitycouncil.com/council-members/ Make Public Comment: The Resolution will be discussed at the Finance Committee on Monday, Dec. 8 at 5 PM at City Hall, 800 N. French St. Wilmington, DE 19805

There is something seriously wrong when a small neighborhood business is paying more property taxes than a brand-new $16 million development downtown. Dominican Cafe, a family-run business in the Westside, has seen their school tax bill jump from $869 last year to $3,979 this year. Humble Park is a 61 unit apartment building that opened in Jan. 2025 with base rents starting at $1,821 for a 1 bedroom. As a result of the reassessment, Humble Park's school taxes were reduced fro