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§ 8134. Contents of application.

§ 8134. Contents of application. Every fact essential to support a claim for exemption under this subchapter shall exist on September 1 of the pretax year. Every application by a claimant therefor shall establish that the applicant was, on September 1 of the pretax year: (1) A resident of this State for the period required; […]

§ 8135. Allowance of exemption.

§ 8135. Allowance of exemption. If an application is approved by the assessor, the assessor shall allow an exemption from taxation against the assessed valuation of the real property assessed to the claimant in the amount of the claim approved by the assessor. 9 Del. C. 1953, § 8135;  55 Del. Laws, c. 163, § […]

§ 8136. Continuance of exemption.

§ 8136. Continuance of exemption. Any assessor may, at any time, require the filing of a new application or such proof as the assessor shall deem necessary to establish the right of a claimant to continued exemption. A claimant shall inform the assessor of any change in the assessor’s status or property which may affect […]

§ 8137. Tenants in common or joint tenants.

§ 8137. Tenants in common or joint tenants. (a) Where title to property on which an exemption is claimed is held by claimant and another or others, either as tenants in common or as joint tenants, claimant shall not be allowed an exemption against the claimant’s interest in said property in excess of the assessed […]

§ 8138. Rules and regulations.

§ 8138. Rules and regulations. The Department of Finance of New Castle County or Board of Assessments for Kent County or Board of Assessments for Sussex County may promulgate such rules and regulations and prescribe such forms as they shall deem necessary to implement this subchapter. They may, in their discretion, eliminate the necessity for […]

§ 8139. Oaths.

§ 8139. Oaths. Each assessor and collector and his or her duly designated assistants may take and administer the oath, where required, on any claim for exemption under this subchapter and no charge shall be made for the taking of any affidavit or the preparation of any form required by this subchapter. 9 Del. C. […]

§ 8140. Appeals.

§ 8140. Appeals. An aggrieved taxpayer may appeal from the disposition of an exemption claim under this subchapter in the same manner as is provided for appeals from assessments generally. 9 Del. C. 1953, § 8140;  55 Del. Laws, c. 163, § 1; 

§ 8141. Exemption from property taxes on real estate in Kent County.

§ 8141. Exemption from property taxes on real estate in Kent County. The provisions of this chapter notwithstanding, the Kent County Levy Court shall by ordinance provide for the exemption of real property owned by citizens over age 65 from real estate taxes to such degree and in such manner as it determines will best […]

§ 8107. Motion picture studios and plants.

§ 8107. Motion picture studios and plants. (a) For a period of 15 years from the beginning of operation, motion picture studios and plants which shall be established in this State on or after July 1, 1937, including all lands, buildings and chattels, whether owned by a person, firm or corporation, utilized in connection therewith, […]