Delaware Property Tax Exemptions
Every verified statewide exemption in Delaware, with eligibility cited to statute and estimated savings. Local-option programs your county or city may add are out of scope — confirm those with your assessor.
Data as of July 2026.
Programs at a glance
| Program | For | Mechanism | Benefit | Scope | Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Senior School Property Tax Credit | Senior (65+) Exemption | Flat credit | $500 | School only | April 30 (statewide) for the upcoming tax year; the credit is not permitted retroactively. |
| Disabled Veterans School Property Tax Credit | Disabled Veteran Exemption | % reduction | 100% | School only | April 30 for the upcoming tax year. |
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Informational only — not legal or tax advice. Exemption rules and amounts are summarized from official statutes and state tax-agency sources as of each program's verified date and can change by legislative session. Dollar figures are estimates derived from Census ACS county tax data, not actual bills. Confirm your eligibility and current amounts with your county assessor before relying on anything here.