Delaware County Property Taxes
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
16.8% below state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$83/mo escrow
Estimate Your Tax
Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
0.78%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$127,600
State avg $178,101
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$1,106
$92/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$872
$73/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#75
of 92 counties (1 = lowest)
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Homeowner context
What this means for a Delaware County homeowner
Use these county medians as a planning baseline. Your actual bill depends on assessed value, exemptions, millage, and local taxing districts.
Tax pressure
0.78%
0.11 percentage points above the state average
Typical bill
$997
$202 below the state median
State position
#75
Ranked from lowest to highest effective rate across 92 Indiana counties.
Data Story
About Property Taxes in Delaware County, Indiana
Delaware County rates below U.S. average
Delaware County's 0.781% effective tax rate falls below the national median of 0.84%, though it's moderately higher than many peers. The median property tax of $997 is roughly one-third the national median of $2,690, offering significant savings.
Among Indiana's higher-taxed counties
Delaware County's 0.781% rate exceeds Indiana's 0.671% state average, ranking it in the upper half of the state's counties. Despite the higher rate, the $997 median annual tax remains below the state median of $1,199, thanks to lower home values.
Delaware stands out for its higher rate
At 0.781%, Delaware County's effective rate tops most nearby counties, including DeKalb (0.628%), Dubois (0.650%), and Fountain (0.616%). This higher rate reflects Delaware's local funding needs despite its lower median home values of $127,600.
What a typical Delaware homeowner pays
The median home in Delaware County is valued at $127,600, resulting in an estimated annual property tax of around $997. Homeowners with mortgages pay slightly more ($1,106), while those without pay less ($872).
Challenge your assessment if it feels high
Delaware County homeowners facing unexpected tax increases should know that many assessments are inflated. Filing a free appeal with your local assessor's office is straightforward and could reduce your annual bill.
How Delaware County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Delaware County
0.78%
Effective rate
Indiana Avg
0.67%
Effective rate
National Avg
0.91%
Effective rate
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Data updated: March 2026
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.
Estimates are informational only and are not tax, legal, financial, or assessment appeal advice. Verify parcel-specific amounts with the county assessor or tax collector.