Fees & rates — Houston, Delaware

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In the Town of Houston, Delaware, schedule scope: Chapter 175 municipal fees covering permits, licenses, taxes, violations, inspections, and residential rental property fees for 2017-2018.; notable fees: Trash/Recycle (Annual) $250; Capitation (18+) $25; Business License (One-Time) $500; Property Tax $0.15/$100 assessed; Real Estate Transfer Tax 1.5%; Return Checks $40; Residential Rental License $500; effective date: June 01, 2017. Source: Town of Houston Chapter 175 — Fees (2017-2018 Fee Schedule), verified 2026-06-05.

Town of Houston Chapter 175 — Fees (2017-2018 Fee Schedule) adopted ordinance
schedule scope Chapter 175 municipal fees covering permits, licenses, taxes, violations, inspections, and residential rental property fees for 2017-2018. "Chapter 175 Fees" / "2017-2018 Fee Schedule"
notable fees Trash/Recycle (Annual) $250; Capitation (18+) $25; Business License (One-Time) $500; Property Tax $0.15/$100 assessed; Real Estate Transfer Tax 1.5%; Return Checks $40; Residential Rental License $500 Fee line items listed under "Chapter 175 Fees"
effective date June 01, 2017 "Amended: June 01, 2017"
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Consolidated schedule of all Town of Houston fees including business license, building permits, capitation, property tax rate ($0.15/$100 assessed value), real estate transfer tax, rental license, and annual trash/recycle fee. Last amended June 1, 2017.

Machine-readable: fees.json · Official website: none on record · Last verified 2026-06-05 · Fees & rates in other municipalities