Sussex County property tax
Homeowners in Sussex County, Delaware typically pay about 0.32% of their home's value in property tax each year — a median bill of $1,222 on a median home value of $382,600.
Typical effective rate
0.32%
higher than 97% of U.S. counties
Median tax paid
$1,222
per year
Median home value
$382,600
In DE
#3
of 3 ranked counties
At a glance
- Effective rate 0.32% — 66% lower than the U.S. median of 0.94%, and 36% lower than the Delaware median of 0.50%.
- With vs. without a mortgage — median tax $1,298 for mortgaged homes, $1,092 for homes owned outright.
- State ranking — 3rd highest effective rate of 3 ranked Delaware counties; nationally it sits around the 3th percentile.
Estimate a bill for Sussex County
Apply this county's typical effective rate (0.32%) to a home value of your choice.
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in Sussex County, DE?
The typical effective property-tax rate in Sussex County is 0.32% of a home's value per year, based on median taxes paid ($1,222) divided by the median home value ($382,600) in the Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates. This is a typical burden for comparison, not a statutory mill rate.
How much is property tax on a typical home in Sussex County?
The median owner-occupied home in Sussex County is valued at $382,600, and the median real estate tax paid is $1,222 per year. Homes with a mortgage have a median tax of $1,298, versus $1,092 for homes without one.
How does Sussex County compare to the rest of Delaware?
Sussex County's effective rate is 36% lower than the Delaware median, ranking 3rd of 3 ranked counties in the state.
Compare nearby Delaware counties
Counties ranked closest to Sussex County by in-state effective rate. Open the comparison tool or see all Delaware counties.
| In-state | County | Effective rate | Median tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Castle County | 0.71% | $2,499 |
| 2 | Kent County | 0.43% | $1,363 |
Official data & resources for Sussex County
- Sussex County Census profile (data.census.gov) — housing, value and tax figures for this county.
- Table B25103 for Sussex County — median real estate taxes paid (the source for the tax figures above).
- Table B25077 for Sussex County — median home value.
- Federal forms & is property tax deductible? — IRS Pub 530, Schedule A and the SALT cap, plus your state tax agency.
Finding your exact bill
Your county or municipal assessor (sometimes called the appraisal district, property appraiser, or tax collector) sets the assessed value and the exact millage that produces your bill. Search for "[county name] [state] assessor" or "property tax" on an official .gov site.
Figures on this page are Census survey medians for the whole county (2020–2024 5-year), not an assessment of any individual property. Rates, exemptions and assessment practices vary by municipality and school district within a county.