STATE INCENTIVES

Delaware Data Center Incentives

Summary12 Data Sources

What datacenter incentives does Delaware offer?

Delaware offers: No sales tax statewide + proximity to PJM fiber backbone. Sales tax exemption: Yes. Property tax abatement: Limited via New Castle County programs. Corporate income tax: 8.7% corporate. Estimated savings vs national average: 5-10% on equipment (no sales tax).

Key Data Points

  • Sales Tax Exemption: Yes
  • Property Tax: Limited via New Castle County programs
  • Corporate Income Tax: 8.7% corporate
  • Estimated Savings: 5-10% on equipment (no sales tax)
  • Special Programs: Delaware Strategic Fund, New Economy Jobs Program

Incentive Summary

Sales Tax Exemption

Yes

Property Tax

Limited via New Castle County programs

Corporate Income Tax

8.7% corporate

Est. Savings

5-10% on equipment (no sales tax)

Special Programs

Delaware Strategic Fund

New Economy Jobs Program

Key Considerations

High corporate income tax
Small state with limited sites
Flood risk

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