How does Kent County compare to Delaware?

Kent County has a rate of 0.30%, vs. 0.47% state average.

Kent County, Delaware

Q: What is the property tax rate in Kent County?

The effective rate in Kent County, Delaware is 0.30%.

Population: 39,786

Effective tax rate

0.30%

Effective tax rate

0.30%

Median home value

$464,900

Median annual tax

$1,395

vs. state average

-36%

ZIP codes in Kent County

ZIP Code	City	Rate	Value	Tax
19854	Seaford	0.70%	$254,000	$1,778
19930	Brookside	0.70%	$245,000	$1,715
19746	Middletown	0.69%	$280,000	$1,932
19778	Millsboro	0.69%	$268,000	$1,849
19776	Elsmere	0.68%	$254,000	$1,727
19951	Harrington	0.67%	$293,000	$1,963
19843	Smyrna	0.66%	$283,000	$1,868
19866	Middletown	0.66%	$240,000	$1,584
19943	Smyrna	0.66%	$195,000	$1,287
19860	Camden	0.64%	$190,000	$1,216
19771	Harrington	0.63%	$268,000	$1,688
19855	Newark	0.62%	$282,000	$1,748
19856	Elsmere	0.61%	$195,000	$1,190
19863	Smyrna	0.61%	$224,000	$1,366
19756	Elsmere	0.60%	$236,000	$1,416
19764	Dover	0.60%	$192,000	$1,152
19768	Glasgow	0.60%	$227,000	$1,362
19850	Brookside	0.60%	$240,000	$1,440
19864	Dover	0.60%	$237,000	$1,422
19927	New Castle	0.60%	$275,000	$1,650

Property tax calculator

Home value

Estimated annual tax

$1,395

Monthly escrow

$116

Daily cost

$3.82

Property tax in Kent County

Kent County in Delaware has an effective property tax rate of 0.30%. The median home value is $464,900, resulting in a median annual property tax bill of $1,395.

This rate is below the Delaware state average of 0.47%. It is also below the national median of 1.02%.

Kent County contains 56 ZIP codes with property tax data available. Rates vary within the county depending on local taxing jurisdictions, school districts, and special assessment areas.

Nearby counties in Delaware

New Castle County

+0.01%

0.31%

Sussex County

+0.01%

0.31%

Frequently asked questions

What is the property tax rate in Kent County?

The effective property tax rate in Kent County, Delaware is 0.30%. On a home valued at $464,900, you would pay approximately $1,395 per year.

How much is property tax on a $464,900 home in Kent County?

Based on the 0.30% rate in Kent County, a home valued at $464,900 would pay approximately $1,395 per year, or $116 per month.

What ZIP codes are in Kent County?

Kent County contains 56 ZIP codes. View the full list above with rates and median home values for each.

How does Kent County compare to other counties in Delaware?

Kent County has an effective rate of 0.30%, compared to the Delaware state average of 0.47%. This makes it below the state average.