Dover property tax, in one number.
The typical Dover homeowner pays $1,470 a year on a $258,900 home. That's well above the Kent County rate (0.43%) and well below the U.S. rate (0.94%).
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- Mortgage or not, bills are similar.Homes with a mortgage paid a median $1,473, and homes owned outright paid $1,452.
- Share of income.The median bill equals about 2.4% of the median household income of $60,199.
The data, charted
Effective rate compared
Owners vs renters
Cities in Kent County
Dover compared
| Area | Median tax | Home value | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover | $1,470 | $258,900 | 0.57% |
| Kent County | $1,363 | $316,600 | 0.43% |
| Delaware | $1,768 | $352,000 | 0.50% |
| United States | $3,119 | $332,700 | 0.94% |
Other cities in Kent County
Effective property tax rates nearby.
Nearby
- Kent County0.43% · $1,363
- Smyrna0.46% · $1,353
- Salem County2.93% · $7,018
- Cumberland County2.28% · $5,052
- Cape May County1.22% · $5,306
- Kent County0.91% · $3,025
- Caroline County0.90% · $2,619
- Queen Anne's County0.78% · $3,623
Good to know
What is the property tax rate in Dover?
The effective rate is about 0.57%. The median homeowner pays $1,470 a year on a home worth a median $258,900 (ACS 2020–2024). The legal tax rates set by each taxing unit are different numbers; the effective rate is what owners actually pay as a share of value.
How much is property tax on a $250,000 home in Dover?
About $1,425 a year, or roughly $119 a month, at Dover's average effective rate of 0.57%. Homestead, senior, veteran or other exemptions can lower the real bill, and a recent purchase or reassessment can raise it.
Why is my bill different from this estimate?
Your bill depends on your home's assessed value from the county assessor, the exact taxing units where you live (county, city, school district, special districts) and any exemptions you get. These figures are medians across all owner-occupied homes, not a bill for any address.
How current is this data?
It comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024, the latest release. Homeowners report the taxes they paid, so the numbers lag current bills by one to two years. We update the site when the Census Bureau publishes new estimates each December.
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