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Kent County

Kent County, Delaware

Effective Tax Rate

0.46%

Median Annual Tax

$1,331

How Kent County Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

Kent County$1,331
Delaware State Average$1,649
National Average$1,924

Kent County

0.46%

Effective rate

Delaware Avg

0.51%

Effective rate

National Avg

0.91%

Effective rate

Tax by Mortgage Status

With Mortgage

$1,416

per year

Without Mortgage

$1,098

per year

Estimate Your Property Tax

$

Annual Tax

$1,331

Monthly Escrow

$111

Effective Rate

0.46%

vs. Delaware State Average▼ 19.3% below
vs. National Average▼ 50.5% below
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Kent County, Delaware?
The effective property tax rate in Kent County, Delaware is 0.46%. This rate is calculated by dividing the median property tax payment by the median home value in the county.
How much are property taxes in Kent County?
The median annual property tax payment in Kent County is $1,331. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $1,416, while those without a mortgage pay $1,098.
How does Kent County compare to the Delaware average?
Kent County's effective tax rate of 0.46% is lower than the Delaware state average of 0.51%. The median annual property tax in Kent County is $1,331, compared to the state average of $1,649.
What is the median home value in Kent County, Delaware?
The median home value in Kent County, Delaware is $290,600, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
How are property taxes calculated in Delaware?
Property taxes in Delaware are calculated based on the assessed value of your property multiplied by the local mill levy (tax rate). The assessed value is determined by your county assessor and may differ from market value. Homeowners may qualify for exemptions such as homestead, senior, veteran, or disability exemptions that can reduce the taxable value. Tax rates vary by county and include levies for schools, municipal services, and special districts.

Counties with Similar Tax Rates

Sussex County(DE)

Rate0.33%
Median Tax$1,171

New Castle County(DE)

Rate0.74%
Median Tax$2,444
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Data from U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. Effective tax rate is calculated as median property tax divided by median home value.

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