Sussex County property tax, in one number.
The typical Sussex County homeowner pays $1,222 a year on a $382,600 home. That's well below the Delaware rate (0.50%) and well below the U.S. rate (0.94%).
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- Bills are up, rates are down.The median tax paid rose from $785 in 2015 to $1,216 in 2024 (+55%), while home values rose 70%. That pushed the effective rate down.
- 3rd highest rate in Delaware.Out of 3 Delaware counties with full data. Nationally, the rate is higher than in 3% of U.S. counties.
- Mortgage holders pay more.Homes with a mortgage paid a median $1,298, versus $1,092 for homes owned outright, often because they're newer, higher-value or more recently reassessed.
The data, charted
Median tax paid & effective rate
Owners vs renters
Effective rate by city
Largest Delaware counties
| County | Median tax | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| New Castle County | $2,499 | 0.71% |
| Kent County | $1,363 | 0.43% |
| Sussex County | $1,222 | 0.32% |
| Delaware | $1,768 | 0.50% |
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Cities and towns in Sussex County
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Good to know
What is the property tax rate in Sussex County?
The effective rate is about 0.32%. The median homeowner pays $1,222 a year on a home worth a median $382,600 (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 $400,000 home in Sussex County?
About $1,280 a year, or roughly $107 a month, at Sussex County's average effective rate of 0.32%. 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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