SB176

An Act To Amend Title 9 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Building Permit Fees.

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Delaware SB176 amends building permit fees in Sussex County, allowing a surcharge for school capital construction programs.

Delaware SB176 modifies Title 9 of the Delaware Code concerning building permit fees. It specifies that the County Council of Sussex County determines these fees. The bill allows the county to add a surcharge of up to 1.25% of the construction value on building permit applications to fund school capital construction programs certified by the Department of Education. This surcharge does not apply to permits valued at $30,000 or less if submitted after the original certificate of occupancy.

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Roll Call Votes

38 Yea

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2 Nay

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Calendar

Jun 17, 2025

10:00 AM

Housing

Jun 11, 2025

1:00 PM

Housing & Land Use

History

Sep 3, 2025

Signed by Governor

Jun 30, 2025

House

Passed By House. Votes: 38 YES 2 NO 1 VACANT

Jun 17, 2025

House

Reported Out of Committee (Housing) in House with 6 Favorable, 1 On Its Merits