Kent County, DE

Kent County, DE assessor property search and records

Use this county guide to find official assessor property search resources, recorder and deed links, tax records, GIS parcel maps, permits, and property data insights for Kent County, Delaware. Search an address or APN, then jump to official county sources or property tax and value data.

Official sources

Kent County assessor, recorder, tax, and parcel map sources

Use this table to find the official county source for assessor property search, recorded documents, property tax, GIS parcel maps, permits, and zoning records.

Kent County official assessor, tax, deed, GIS, permit, and land-use sources
Record typeOfficial sourceNotes
Assessed valuesKent County Property Records Systempride.kentcountyde.gov
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  • Data updated overnight.
Deeds and recorded documentsKent County Recorder of Deeds Land Recordsi2g.uslandrecords.com/DE/Kent2/D/Default.aspx
  • Free searching and watermarked viewing; printing/downloading requires fees or subscription.
  • Indices and images available from 1874 to present.
Property taxesKent County Tax Payment Portalwww.kentcountyde.gov/Residents/Pay-Bills/Pay-My-Tax-Bill
  • Accounts paid by mortgage companies or paid in full may not be accessible online.
GIS and parcel mapsKent County GIS Parcel Mapexperience.arcgis.com/experience/54c688254df542409fbf81a5dd5d8291
  • Official GIS parcel map viewer for Kent County.
Permits and building recordsKent County Building Permits (MGO Connect)www.mgoconnect.org/cp
  • Online permit application and tracking via My Government Online (MGO) portal.
Zoning and land useKent County Zoning Ordinances (eCode360)ecode360.com/7601989
  • Official repository for Kent County zoning ordinances and land use codes.
County data

Kent County tax rates and property values

County and city-level rollups from AssessorSearch indexed property data. Use these values as directional context, then verify parcel-specific details with the official county sources above.

Median estimated value$355,801

Median estimated market value for properties in this county.

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Median assessed value$317,600

Median assessed value from county assessment records when available.

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Median annual property tax$1,442

Median annual property tax amount from indexed tax records when available.

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Median effective property tax rate0.41%

Median effective property tax rate calculated from annual tax and value fields.

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City property data

Top city rollups for estimated value, assessed value, property tax rate, and tax amount.

Kent County city-level property value and tax-rate rollups
CityMedian estimated valueMedian assessed valueMedian effective property tax rateMedian tax amount
Dover$323,537$286,7000.50%$1,538
Smyrna$394,791$354,9500.39%$1,490
Felton$379,590$329,6000.35%$1,278
Magnolia$416,118$367,9000.45%$1,772
Harrington$323,428$290,5000.33%$983
Camden Wyoming$410,668$374,9000.39%$1,574
Clayton$416,474$383,8000.38%$1,563
Frederica$371,305$304,7500.34%$1,098
Milford$338,892$303,7500.32%$1,006
Hartly$348,403$302,6500.50%$1,678
FAQ

Kent County property records FAQ

Common questions about assessor, deed, tax, GIS, and permit records.

Where can I verify assessed value in Kent County?

Use the official Kent County Property Records System for assessed values, parcel details, exemptions, and property characteristics when those records are available online.

Where can I look up Kent County property tax bills or payments?

Use the official Kent County Tax Payment Portal for property tax bills, payment history, due dates, or tax collector records.

Where can I find deeds or recorded documents in Kent County?

Use the official Kent County Recorder of Deeds Land Records for deeds, mortgages, liens, plats, and other recorded documents. These records are usually separate from assessor property-value records.

Where can I view parcel maps or GIS data in Kent County?

Use the official Kent County GIS Parcel Map for parcel maps, map layers, boundaries, and GIS context. GIS maps should be treated as reference tools, not legal surveys.

Can I build a list of Kent County property owners?

Use Affix by AssessorSearch for county property owner lists, filters, exports, skip tracing, and outreach workflows.

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