Sussex County Property Tax Calculator
Locality estimate page for Sussex County, Delaware. Use this county/locality rate for faster screening, then confirm parcel-specific details with your local tax authority.
County/Locality Effective Rate
0.32%
State Effective Rate
0.54%
Sample Annual Tax Difference
-$935
Median Home Value (ACS)
$382,600
Median Annual Tax Bill (ACS)
$1,222
Owner-Occupied Households
86,851
The typical owner-occupied home in Sussex County is valued at $382,600 with a median real estate tax bill of $1,222 per year — an effective rate of 0.32%. Both figures come from the same ACS release, so the ratio is an estimate rather than an aggregate of individual bills.
State Mortgage Context: Delaware
Most counties in this state follow the standard FHA floor framework.
State Effective Tax Rate
0.54%
FHA 1-Unit Floor
$541,287
FHA 1-Unit Ceiling
$1,249,125
In Sussex County, Delaware, the current county-level estimate is 0.32%, or approximately $1,280 annually on a $400,000 home.
How to Use This County Estimate
Step 1
Enter your property value and assessment assumptions.
Step 2
Apply exemptions that may reduce taxable value.
Step 3
Compare county/locality estimate against statewide fallback.
Sussex County Property Tax Snapshot
Estimated effective rate: 0.32% · vs Delaware: 0.54% · vs national benchmark: 0.90%
| Home value | Estimated annual tax | Estimated monthly tax |
|---|---|---|
| $250,000 | $800 | $67 |
| $400,000 | $1,280 | $107 |
| $500,000 | $1,600 | $133 |
| $750,000 | $2,400 | $200 |
| $1,000,000 | $3,200 | $267 |
Compare Nearby Property Taxes
- Sussex County0.32%
- Kent County0.43%
- New Castle County0.71%
Source Transparency
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (B25103 / B25077)
View sourceLast updated: August 2026
Estimates only. Confirm parcel-specific amounts with the official local taxing authority.
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