Kent County, MD

Kent County, MD 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, Maryland. 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 valuesMaryland SDAT Real Property Data Searchsdat.dat.maryland.gov/RealProperty/Pages/default.aspx
  • Official state-level portal for property assessments.
  • Search by owner name is not supported.
Deeds and recorded documentsMDLandRec Digital Repository for Land Recordslandrec.msa.maryland.gov
  • Centralized state repository for land records and deeds.
  • Requires user account creation.
Property taxesKent County Property Tax & Utility Account Searchkemd-egov.aspgov.com/Click2GovTX/index.html
  • Official county portal for property tax and utility bill lookup.
GIS and parcel mapsKent County Interactive Parcel Viewerexperience.arcgis.com/experience/8f1cddbe396c4b0ebde4b23b64046129
  • Interactive map for parcel data and infrastructure layers.
  • Links to SDAT property records.
Permits and building recordsKent County Building Permitswww.kentcounty.com/residents/permits/building_permits
  • Provides permit application forms and fee schedules.
  • Permit status may require direct contact with the Planning Office.
Zoning and land useKent County Planning and Zoning Mapswww.kentcounty.com/government/departments/planning_housing_and_zoning/maps
  • Provides access to zoning and land use maps.
  • For properties in incorporated towns, contact the town directly for zoning information.
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$373,211

Median estimated market value for properties in this county.

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Median assessed value$241,000

Median assessed value from county assessment records when available.

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Median annual property tax$3,107

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

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Median effective property tax rate0.80%

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
Chestertown$392,188$254,2340.83%$3,448
Rock Hall$370,046$215,9670.81%$2,956
Worton$336,229$225,4000.76%$2,455
Galena$408,029$273,1330.75%$3,284
Millington$285,987$198,4330.83%$2,377
Kennedyville$505,996$322,6330.73%$3,623
Betterton$345,953$244,8000.97%$3,344
Still Pond$278,014$183,1670.73%$2,028
Massey$292,314$181,6830.75%$2,038
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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 Maryland SDAT Real Property Data Search for assessed values, parcel details, exemptions, and property characteristics when those records are available online.

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

Use the official MDLandRec Digital Repository for 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 Interactive Parcel Viewer 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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