Delaware Property Tax Rate
2023 Data · 3 Counties
Delaware has an effective property tax rate of 0.53%, ranking it #43 among all 50 states. The median homeowner in Delaware pays $1,731 per year in property taxes on a home valued at $326,800. This rate is 44% lower than the national average of 0.95%.
0.53%
#43 of 50 states
$1,731
Per year
$326,800
2023 estimate
3
Population: 1,005,872
Property Tax Rates by County in Delaware
| Rank ▲ | County | Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | New Castle County | 0.74% |
| #2 | Kent County | 0.46% |
| #3 | Sussex County | 0.33% |
How Delaware Compares
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Estimated Annual Property Tax
$1,590
$133/month · Rate: 0.53%
Home Value
$300,000
Taxable Value
$300,000
Effective Rate
0.53%
Delaware Property Tax Exemptions
Senior School Tax Credit
50% of school property taxes up to $400
Homeowners age 65+
Disabled Veteran
Exemption on real property based on disability percentage
Veterans with service-connected disability; paraplegic veterans receive full exemption
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Data Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Effective tax rates are calculated by dividing median real estate taxes paid by median home value.