Delaware · DE · 3 Counties

Delaware Property Tax Rates by County — 2026

See property tax rates for every county in Delaware. The average effective rate in Delaware is 0.51%, compared to the national average of 1.07%.

State Avg Rate
0.51%
vs. national avg 1.07%
Median Tax/Year
$1,648
Median for Delaware homeowners
Median Home Value
$324,566
Median in Delaware
Counties
3
All Delaware counties

All Delaware Counties — Property Tax Rates

CountyEffective RateMedian Tax/YearMedian Home Value
Sussex County0.33%$1,171/yr$353,300
Kent County0.46%$1,331/yr$290,600
New Castle County0.74%$2,444/yr$329,800

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