Sussex County, DE Property Taxes (2026)

Sussex County owners pay a median of $1,171 a year on a median home value of $353,300, an effective rate of 0.33%. That's the 3rd-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

0.33%

3rd highest of 3 in DE

Median annual bill

$1,171

~$98/month

Median home value

$353,300

Delaware county median

0.46%

Effective rate

What a protest could save you in Sussex County

Enter the market value from your appraisal notice. We apply Sussex County's 0.33% effective rate and a 10–15% reduction, the typical range for successful protests.

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Est. annual tax
$1,166
Savings at 10–15% off
$117–$175
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Sussex County vs. Delaware vs. U.S. property tax rates

Sussex County0.33%
Delaware county median0.46%
U.S. county median0.84%

Key stat: Sussex County's effective property tax rate is 0.33%, vs. 0.46% for the median Delaware county and 0.84% for the median U.S. county. It ranks 3rd 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 Sussex County

  1. 1

    Review your assessment notice

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

  2. 2

    File your appeal before the deadline

    The Sussex 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 $1,171 bill, 10–15% off is $117–$176 a year.

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Property tax exemptions in Delaware

Delaware homeowners may qualify for exemptions that reduce taxable value. Check with the Sussex 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 Sussex County, Delaware?
The median effective property tax rate in Sussex County is 0.33%: a median annual bill of $1,171 on a median home value of $353,300. That's the 3rd-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 Sussex County?
The median Sussex County property tax bill is $1,171 a year, about $98 a month, compared with a Delaware county median of $1,331.
What is the deadline to appeal property taxes in Sussex County?
The deadline to appeal in Sussex County is Varies by county. Missing it means waiting until the next assessment cycle.
Is Sussex County a high property tax area?
Sussex County's 0.33% effective rate is below the Delaware county median of 0.46% and below the U.S. county median of 0.84%. That's the 3rd-highest rate of 3 Delaware counties with Census data.
Can TaxDrop help lower my Sussex County property taxes?
TaxDrop analyzes your property against local comparable sales and helps you appeal your assessment.

Property taxes in nearby counties

Kent County

Rate: 0.46%

Median bill: $1,331

New Castle County

Rate: 0.74%

Median bill: $2,444

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