Disaster relief · Delaware
Disaster declarations and IRS tax relief in Delaware
FEMA lists 1 federal disaster declaration for Delaware since October 30, 2024 (1 major disaster); it does not include FEMA individual assistance.
Disaster declarations and tax relief
The IRS has published no disaster tax relief notice for Delaware in 2025 or 2026.
Latest FEMA declaration: DR-4916-DE (Severe Winter Storm), declared May 29, 2026.
Official notices, not advice. This page reports what FEMA and the IRS have published. Whether a postponed deadline or a FEMA program applies to you depends on where you live or do business and on your situation: check with the IRS or a tax professional, and apply for FEMA help only through DisasterAssistance.gov, FEMA's official site.
FEMA declarations in Delaware
Every federal declaration since October 30, 2024, newest first. "Areas" is the number of counties and other areas FEMA designated.
| Declaration | Type | Incident period | Declared | Programs | Areas |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4916-DE Severe Winter Storm | Major disaster Winter Storm | Feb 22, 2026 – Feb 23, 2026 | May 29, 2026 | Individual aid: no Public aid: yes Mitigation: no | 2 |
All other counties with a declaration or IRS notice (2)
| County | Declarations | Latest | Individual aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kent County | 1 | DR-4916-DE | no |
| Sussex County | 1 | DR-4916-DE | no |
These counties have no separate page: they have a declaration without individual assistance and no open IRS notice, or we found few searches about them.
Official links
- DisasterAssistance.gov: FEMA's official site to apply for individual assistance or check an application.
- IRS: Tax relief in disaster situations, the list of every IRS disaster notice, and the IRS FAQs for disaster victims.
Flood insurance in Delaware: NFIP home policies cost a median $1,145 a year (16,309 homes insured on August 31, 2026). Most homeowners policies do not cover flood damage. See flood insurance costs in Delaware.