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Sussex County, DE Property Tax Calculator
Sussex County homeowners pay a median $1,222 a year in property tax, 0.32% of a median $382,600 home: below Delaware's 0.50% and the national 0.94%.
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Property tax in Sussex County by home value, at 0.32%
| Home value | A year | A month |
|---|---|---|
| $190,000 | $606 | $51 |
| $290,000 | $925 | $77 |
| $380,000 | $1,212 | $101 |
| $570,000 | $1,818 | $152 |
| $770,000 | $2,456 | $205 |
Sussex County against Delaware and the US
| Effective rate | Median tax | Median home value | Median household income | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sussex County | 0.32% | $1,222 | $382,600 | $81,497 |
| Delaware | 0.50% | $1,768 | $352,000 | $84,954 |
| United States | 0.94% | $3,119 | $332,700 | $80,734 |
How this calculator works
Median real estate taxes paid ÷ median home value in Sussex County, from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. The calculator starts at the county's median home value and rate.
Questions people ask
What is the property tax rate in Sussex County?
The effective rate is 0.32%: a median $1,222 a year on a median $382,600 home. That's the 3rd highest of the 3 Delaware counties we cover.
How much is property tax on a $400,000 house in Sussex County?
About $1,276 a year, $106 a month, at the county's effective rate, before any exemption.
How does Sussex County compare with the rest of Delaware?
Its rate is below the state's 0.50%. Across Delaware, covered counties range from 0.32% to 0.71%.
How do I lower my Sussex County property tax?
Apply for every exemption you qualify for, such as a homestead exemption, and appeal your assessment if it is higher than comparable homes sold nearby; the county assessor explains the deadlines.
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