What is the property tax rate in Delaware?

Delaware has an effective property tax rate of 0.50%, ranking it #43 out of 50 states. The median homeowner pays $1,768 per year.

How are property taxes calculated in Delaware?

Property taxes in Delaware are calculated by multiplying the assessed value of your property by the local tax rate (millage rate). The effective rate shown here (0.50%) represents the median taxes paid as a percentage of median home value across the state.

Which county in Delaware has the lowest property taxes?

Among Delaware's 3 counties, Sussex County has one of the lowest effective property tax rates.

Does Delaware have a homestead exemption?

Yes, Delaware offers several property tax exemptions including: Senior School Tax Credit, Disabled Veteran. See the exemptions section above for details.

Delaware Property Tax Rate

3 Counties

0.50%effective rate

Delaware has an effective property tax rate of 0.50%, ranking it #43 among all 50 states. The median homeowner in Delaware pays $1,768 per year in property taxes on a home valued at $352,000. This rate is 46% lower than the national average of 0.92%.

Effective Tax Rate📊

0.50%

#43 of 50 states

Median Tax Paid🏠

$1,768

Per year

Median Home Value💰

$352,000

2024 estimate

Total Counties📍

Population: 1,021,191

Property Tax Rates by County in Delaware

Rank ▲	County	Effective Rate	Median Tax	Median Value
#1	New Castle County	0.71%	$2,499	$352,200
#2	Kent County	0.43%	$1,363	$316,600
#3	Sussex County	0.32%	$1,222	$382,600

How Delaware Compares

Delaware

0.50%

National Average

0.92%

Neighboring States

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State

County

Home Value

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Apply homestead exemption ($100,000 reduction)

Estimated Annual Property Tax

$1,500

$125/month · Rate: 0.50%

Home Value

$300,000

Taxable Value

$300,000

Effective Rate

0.50%

Delaware Property Tax Exemptions

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Senior School Tax Credit

50% of school property taxes up to $400

Homeowners age 65+

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Disabled Veteran

Exemption on real property based on disability percentage

Veterans with service-connected disability; paraplegic veterans receive full exemption

Not sure which exemption applies to you? See our full homestead exemption guide for all 50 states, including amounts and application deadlines.

When Are Property Taxes Due in Delaware?

Delaware has no state property tax; the three counties (New Castle, Kent, Sussex) each bill and collect, but all traditionally use the same annual due date of September 30 for combined county and school taxes. Note: due to recent court-ordered reassessments, New Castle County temporarily moved its 2025 deadline to December 31, so verify the current-year date with the county.

Annual payment

September 30

Delinquent October 1

If you pay late: Balances unpaid after the due date generally incur a 6% penalty on the county portion the first month (with school/other line items penalized per county rules) plus roughly 1% per month thereafter.

See how Delaware compares in our full guide to property tax due dates for all 50 states.

Nearby States

Maryland

0.97%

New Jersey

2.11%

Pennsylvania

1.30%

Frequently Asked Questions

Data Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (the latest available). Effective tax rates are calculated by dividing median real estate taxes paid by median home value. Actual property tax rates may vary based on local taxing jurisdictions, exemptions, and assessment practices. This information is for general reference only and should not be used as a substitute for professional tax advice.