Delaware property tax rates
The typical county in Delaware charges about 0.43% of a home’s value a year in property taxes, or $1,720 on a $400,000 home.
Typical county rate0.43%Median of 3 counties
Highest0.71%New Castle County
Lowest0.32%Sussex County
Counties by effective rate
| Rank | County | Effective rate | Tax on a $400,000 home |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Castle County | 0.71% | $2,840 |
| 2 | Kent County | 0.43% | $1,720 |
| 3 | Sussex County | 0.32% | $1,280 |
More for Delaware
U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates