Dover extends property-tax deadline after tax-bill software problems
The City of Dover has extended its 2026 property-tax payment deadline from July 31 to Aug. 31 after software problems affected the generation of tax bills.
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Delaware governor signs first comprehensive freshwater-wetlands protection program
Gov. Matt Meyer signed Senate Bill 9 on July 21, 2026, establishing Delaware’s first comprehensive state program to protect freshwater wetlands and create a clearer permitting framework.
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Wilmington launches rent escrow program for tenants facing unsafe housing conditions
The City of Wilmington announced a rent escrow program July 21, 2026, for renters living in unsafe or uninhabitable conditions. Available city materials do not yet set out detailed participation rules.
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Dover’s proposed FY2027 budget ordinance remains pending
Dover’s proposed Fiscal Year 2026/2027 budget ordinance remains listed as pending, while a draft operating budget published in May outlined planning amid a reported $7 million shortfall.
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Wilmington launches rent-escrow program for tenants with unresolved housing problems
The City of Wilmington announced a rent-escrow program on July 21, 2026, creating a local process for eligible tenants in documented repair and habitability disputes.
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Delaware funds transition to statewide Next Generation 911 system
Gov. Matt Meyer signed legislation establishing a sustainable funding source for Delaware’s planned transition from its legacy emergency communications network to a statewide Next Generation 911 system.