Delaware property tax
Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates · updated 2026-09-20
The median effective property tax rate in Delaware is 0.53%, below the national median of 0.98%, ranking 43 of 51 states and DC. The median homeowner pays $1,731 a year on a home worth $326,800. On a $300,000 home that is about $1,590 before exemptions.
- Effective rate
- 0.53%
- Median annual bill
- $1,731
- Median home value
- $326,800
- Rank (highest = 1)
- 43of 51
Property tax by county in Delaware
All 3 counties, largest first. Click a county for its estimate table.
| County | Effective rate | Median bill | Median home value | Population |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Castle County | 0.74% | $2,444 | $329,800 | 573,030 |
| Sussex County | 0.33% | $1,171 | $353,300 | 247,799 |
| Kent County | 0.46% | $1,331 | $290,600 | 185,043 |
Delaware compared with the United States
The Delaware median bill of $1,731 is below the national median of $2,969. Assessment rules, exemptions and appeal deadlines for Delaware are being verified against the state's revenue department and will appear here once confirmed.
Rates and medians: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2023 5-year estimates.
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in Delaware?
The median effective property tax rate in Delaware is 0.53% of home value, below the national median of 0.98%. On a $300,000 home that is about $1,590 per year before exemptions. Rates vary by county and school district.
Which Delaware county has the highest property tax?
New Castle County has the highest median effective rate in Delaware at 0.74%. Sussex County has the lowest at 0.33%. The largest county by population, New Castle County, is at 0.74%.