Kent County
Kent County, Delaware
555 Bay Rd
Dover, Delaware 19901
Tel: 302-744-2305
Fax: 302-736-2279
County Website: Kent county
Kent County Property Assessment Adjustment Instructions
- There are 3 stages for the appeal process.
- The first stage is an informal assessment for an appeal filed between a property owner and the assessment office.
- 2nd Stage: If the property owner is dissatisfied with the result of the investigation, he or she may request a hearing before the Board of Assessment.
- Requests for hearings before the Board must also be in writing.
- Annual appeals must be received in the Board office by the March 15 preceding the tax year for which the appeal was filed.
- For supplemental appeals, within 90 days of notification of a supplemental increase to the assessment.
- The property owner will be informed in writing of all such requirements upon receipt of his or her request for a hearing.
- 3rd Stage: If the property owner is dissatisfied with the ruling of the Board of Assessment and wishes to proceed further, he or she must file an appeal with the Superior Court of Kent County within 30 days of notification of the Board ruling.
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Here's how to lower your property taxes in Kent county
Contact the county assessor
Contact the Kent county tax assessor's office and ask for a review of the property's value. Call Kent county at 302-744-2305 and ask to be connected to the county assessor. If the assessor determines that your property is worth less than the value on which your taxes are based, your property taxes may be lowered.
Tax exemptions
Start by finding what your tax bill is. Typically you will find your tax bill information on your mortgage statement. Look for tax exemptions or credits that you may be eligible for. Many states and localities offer exemptions or credits for homeowners who meet certain criteria, information such as being over a certain age or having a low income. Kent county may have these types of exemptions available for homeowners. These exemptions and credits can lower the property tax you owe.
Appeal tax assessment
Appeal the property tax assessment. If you believe that your property's value has been overestimated, you can typically appeal the assessment to your Kent county tax assessor's office. This is part of the services that your assessor's office provides. You will need to provide evidence to support your claim, such as a recent appraisal or sales data for comparable properties and homes in your area. Usually, you will meet with the Board of Equalization. If your appeal is successful, your property taxes may be lowered.
Challenge the tax rate
Consider challenging the tax rate. In some cases, the amount of property taxes you owe is not based on the value of your property, but on the tax rate set by your local government. If you believe that the tax rate is too high, you can contact your Kent county government and ask them to consider reducing it.
Property Tax Rules
Stay up-to-date on your property's value and property tax rules. For the purpose of lowering your Kent county property tax, property value is the assessed property value and not the market property value. Assessed property value is used for taxation purposes while market property value is what a buyer and seller would likely agree on. Typically the assessed value is lower than the market value. Your property's value can change over time due to a variety of factors, such as changes in the local real estate market or improvements you make to your property. To ensure that your property taxes are accurate and fair, it is important to stay informed about your property's value and contact Kent county local tax assessor's office if you believe there has been a significant change.
Keep in mind that property tax laws and regulations can vary, so it is important to consult with your Kent county Delaware tax assessor's office for specific information about how to reduce your property taxes.
About Kent County
Homes in Kent county have a median home value of $223,871.
Kent county home values are ranked 3 out of 3 counties in the state of Delaware for median home price. The average median home value in Delaware is $265,787. Kent county has the lowest median price at $223,871. Sussex county has the highest median price at $269,027.
Compared to the rest of the United States, Kent county homes have a median home value that is above the national median value of $130,626 by ~71%.
The median household income in Kent county is $60,117.
Compared to the state of Delaware and the United States, Kent county's median household income is lower than the state of Delaware's average median household income of $66,766 and higher than the United States average median household income of $54,172.
Kent county's population has grown from 110,993 in 1990 to 181,851 in 2020, an increase of 64% over that time frame.
For comparison, the state of Delaware's population has grown from 666,168 in 1990 to 989,948 in 2020, an increase of 49% over that time frame.
In the United States, the population has grown from 248,790,925 in 1990 to 331,449,281 in 2020, an increase of 33% over that time frame.
Kent county's population change from 1990 to 2020 is greater than the population change for Delaware and the United States.
Kent County Delaware Cities
Camden Wyoming, Clayton, Dover, Dover Afb, Farmington, Felton, Frederica, Harrington, Hartly, Houston, Kenton, Magnolia, Marydel, Smyrna, Viola, Woodside
Kent County Delaware Zipcodes
19901 / 19902 / 19934 / 19938 / 19942 / 19943 / 19946 / 19952 / 19953 / 19954 / 19955 / 19962 / 19964 / 19977 / 19979 / 19980 /
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