Sussex County, DE

Sussex 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 Sussex County, Delaware. Search an address or APN, then jump to official county sources or property tax and value data.

Official sources

Sussex 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.

Sussex County official assessor, tax, deed, GIS, permit, and land-use sources
Record typeOfficial sourceNotes
Assessed valuesSussex County Property Records Searchproperty.sussexcountyde.gov
  • Provides access to assessment and tax office property records.
  • Site may occasionally be unavailable due to maintenance.
Deeds and recorded documentsSussex County Recorder of Deeds Landmark Webdeeds.sussexcountyde.gov/LandmarkWeb
  • Official source for recorded deeds.
  • Requires subscription for certain search levels.
Property taxesSussex County Property Tax Searchproperty.sussexcountyde.gov
  • Tax data is integrated into the primary property records search portal.
GIS and parcel mapsSussex County Mapping Applicationssussexcountyde.gov/sussex-county-mapping-applications
  • Official mapping portal for tax parcels and land use.
Permits and building recordsSussex County Building Permitssussexcountyde.gov/view-building-permits
  • Portal to view active and completed building permits.
Zoning and land useSussex County Zoning Mapssussexcountyde.gov/zoning-maps
  • Official zoning district maps for the county.
County data

Sussex 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$491,264

Median estimated market value for properties in this county.

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Median assessed value$20,600

Median assessed value from county assessment records when available.

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Median annual property tax$995

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

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Median effective property tax rate0.20%

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.

Sussex County city-level property value and tax-rate rollups
CityMedian estimated valueMedian assessed valueMedian effective property tax rateMedian tax amount
Lewes$603,123$25,1500.19%$1,109
Millsboro$411,931$21,3500.19%$724
Rehoboth Beach$857,171$26,7500.19%$1,573
Seaford$310,246$14,0000.30%$857
Selbyville$556,673$23,2000.19%$1,021
Ocean View$558,992$24,1000.19%$1,055
Milton$480,911$18,0500.19%$827
Bethany Beach$1,020,376$27,2500.19%$1,900
Milford$354,752$14,4500.27%$849
Georgetown$356,204$15,1500.19%$622
FAQ

Sussex County property records FAQ

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

Where can I verify assessed value in Sussex County?

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

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

Use the official Sussex County Property Tax Search for property tax bills, payment history, due dates, or tax collector records.

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

Use the official Sussex County Recorder of Deeds Landmark Web 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 Sussex County?

Use the official Sussex County Mapping Applications 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 Sussex County property owners?

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