Delaware property tax rates
Homeowners in Delaware typically pay about 0.50% of their home's value in property tax each year — the 44th highest effective rate of the 50 states and DC.
Typical effective rate
0.50%
46% below the U.S. median
Median tax paid
$1,768
per year
Median home value
$352,000
Counties covered
3
3 with a rate
Within Delaware, the effective rate ranges from 0.71% in New Castle County down to 0.32% in Sussex County. Use the estimator to turn a home value into an approximate bill.
All Delaware counties
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| In-state | County | Effective rate | Median tax | Median value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Kent County | 0.43% | $1,363 | $316,600 |
| 1 | New Castle County | 0.71% | $2,499 | $352,200 |
| 3 | Sussex County | 0.32% | $1,222 | $382,600 |
A ± mark means the county's survey estimate carries a wide margin of error (small number of owner-occupied homes). Figures are typical burdens, not statutory rates or individual bills.