Delaware property tax
Effective rate
0.50%
Median home value
$352,000
Average annual tax
$1,768
Rank of 51
#41
1 = highest effective rate
Delaware's rate is 0.40 points below the national average of 0.90%. On the median-priced Delaware home, that's about $147 per month added to the mortgage payment.
Estimate your Delaware property tax
Annual tax—
Monthly escrow—
At the average effective rate of 0.50%. Local county and municipal rates vary.
Tax on typical home values
| Home value | Annual tax | Monthly escrow |
|---|---|---|
| $250,000 | $1,250 | $104 |
| $400,000 | $2,000 | $167 |
| $600,000 | $3,000 | $250 |
How Delaware compares
New Jersey1.88%
Pennsylvania1.26%
Maryland0.92%
Delaware (this state)0.50%
National average0.90%
Homestead exemptions & relief
Limited homestead exemption; specific exemption amounts vary by county and property type; no vehicle property tax