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Homestead exemption in Delaware

April 30Senior school tax credit deadline

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The details

Exemption amount
A credit of 50 percent (up to $500) against regular school property taxes.1
Who qualifies
Homeowners 65 or over, on their primary residence, who meet Delaware domicile rules. Those domiciled on or after January 1, 2018 need 10 consecutive years.1
How to apply
Complete the application with a copy of a valid driver's license or state ID for each applicant. Pay each tax bill in full to keep the credit.1
Where to file
Your county. New Castle, Kent and Sussex counties are listed as contacts.1
Extra help for seniors or disabled owners
This is the Senior School Property Tax Credit, which applies only to owners 65 or over.1

The sources we read do not say: moving or portability.

The page body says up to $500 but its description says up to $400. Delaware's state page describes no general homestead exemption.
Counties often run the application. Check your county assessor's page for the form.

Sources

  1. Senior School Property Tax Relief, Delaware Department of Finance, checked 2 November 2026

Checked 2 November 2026. "Secondary" marks a source used only because the official page could not be read.