Kent County, DE Property Taxes (2026)

Kent County owners pay a median of $1,331 a year on a median home value of $290,600, an effective rate of 0.46%. That's the 2nd-highest rate of 3 Delaware counties with Census data, below the Delaware county median of 0.46%.

Updated October 2026 · Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023)

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Effective tax rate

0.46%

2nd highest of 3 in DE

Median annual bill

$1,331

~$111/month

Median home value

$290,600

Delaware county median

0.46%

Effective rate

What a protest could save you in Kent County

Enter the market value from your appraisal notice. We apply Kent County's 0.46% effective rate and a 10–15% reduction, the typical range for successful protests.

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Est. annual tax
$1,337
Savings at 10–15% off
$134–$201
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Kent County vs. Delaware vs. U.S. property tax rates

Kent County0.46%
Delaware county median0.46%
U.S. county median0.84%

Key stat: Kent County's effective property tax rate is 0.46%, vs. 0.46% for the median Delaware county and 0.84% for the median U.S. county. It ranks 2nd of 3 in Delaware. Effective rate = median tax bill ÷ median home value, so it already reflects typical exemptions. (Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023))

How to appeal your property taxes in Kent County

  1. 1

    Review your assessment notice

    Check the assessed value from the Kent County Assessment Office. Compare it to recent sales of similar homes nearby.

  2. 2

    File your appeal before the deadline

    The Kent County deadline is Varies by county. Missing it means waiting until the next assessment year.

  3. 3

    Gather evidence

    Recent comparable sales, photos of condition issues, repair estimates or an independent appraisal.

  4. 4

    Present your case

    Submit evidence or attend a hearing with the County Assessment Office.

  5. 5

    Get your decision

    If you win, your assessed value and bill go down. On a $1,331 bill, 10–15% off is $133–$200 a year.

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Property tax exemptions in Delaware

Delaware homeowners may qualify for exemptions that reduce taxable value. Check with the Kent County Assessment Office for amounts.

Homestead exemption

For your primary residence. Reduces the value used to calculate your bill.

Senior / over-65

Many states add an exemption or freeze for owners 65 and older.

Disability

For homeowners with qualifying disabilities, often similar to the over-65 benefit.

Veterans

Disabled veterans may get partial or full exemptions depending on rating.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Kent County, Delaware?
The median effective property tax rate in Kent County is 0.46%: a median annual bill of $1,331 on a median home value of $290,600. That's the 2nd-highest rate of 3 Delaware counties with Census data. Your own rate depends on which city, school district and special districts you're in. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023).
How much are property taxes in Kent County?
The median Kent County property tax bill is $1,331 a year, about $111 a month, compared with a Delaware county median of $1,331.
What is the deadline to appeal property taxes in Kent County?
The deadline to appeal in Kent County is Varies by county. Missing it means waiting until the next assessment cycle.
Is Kent County a high property tax area?
Kent County's 0.46% effective rate is below the Delaware county median of 0.46% and below the U.S. county median of 0.84%. That's the 2nd-highest rate of 3 Delaware counties with Census data.
Can TaxDrop help lower my Kent County property taxes?
TaxDrop analyzes your property against local comparable sales and helps you appeal your assessment.

Property taxes in nearby counties

Sussex County

Rate: 0.33%

Median bill: $1,171

New Castle County

Rate: 0.74%

Median bill: $2,444

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