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Delaware Property Tax (2026)

Info: Levied and collected locally: the three counties (New Castle, Kent, Sussex) bill property, school and related taxes, and rates vary by county and district.

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Levied and collected locally: the three counties (New Castle, Kent, Sussex) bill property, school and related taxes, and rates vary by county and district. Homeowners 65+ can claim a credit of 50% of regular school property taxes (up to $500) on a primary residence; residents who established Delaware domicile after Jan 1, 2018 need 10 consecutive years of residency to qualify.

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