Delaware property tax by county
Statewide, Delaware homeowners pay about 0.47% of their home's value in property tax each year: roughly $1,413 on a $300,000 home. Enter your home's value below to see the tax in each county.
On a $300,000 home: about $1,413 a year at the statewide rate.
By county: $957 in Sussex County to $2,130 in New Castle County (the lowest and highest rates among counties with 10,000+ people). Find yours in the "Tax on your home" column below. Estimates use each county's median effective rate; your bill depends on assessments, exemptions and local levies.
Property tax by Delaware county
| County | Tax on your home | Effective rate | Median tax bill | Median home value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Castle County | $2,130 | 0.71% | $2,499 | $352,200 |
| Sussex County | $957 | 0.32% | $1,222 | $382,600 |
| Kent County | $1,293 | 0.43% | $1,363 | $316,600 |
Counties are listed by population, largest first. Effective rate = median real estate taxes paid ÷ median home value, Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates.
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in Delaware?
The median Delaware homeowner pays $1,750 a year on a median home worth $371,600, an effective rate of about 0.47% (Census ACS 2024). Rates vary by county.
Which Delaware county has the lowest property tax?
Among counties with at least 10,000 people, Sussex County has the lowest effective rate: about 0.32% of home value.
Which Delaware county has the highest property tax?
New Castle County has the highest effective rate among counties with 10,000+ people: about 0.71%.