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Delaware Homestead Exemption & Property Tax Relief

The main statewide homestead exemption or property tax relief program for Delaware homeowners, summarized from the official state source with the date we last checked it.

Senior School Property Tax Credit

Delaware Department of Finance

Seniors

What it does
A credit of up to 50% of school property tax, capped at $500.
Who qualifies
Owners 65 or older who occupy the home as their principal residence and meet Delaware domicile rules.
How to apply
Submit the application to your county by April 30 for the upcoming tax year.

Last checked Oct 21, 2026 · Official source ↗

How to apply in Delaware

  1. Confirm the home is your primary residence and that you owned and lived in it by the qualifying date your county uses.
  2. Find your local office. Submit the application to your county by April 30 for the upcoming tax year.
  3. Gather proof: usually a deed or closing statement, a driver's license or state ID at the property address, and (for senior, disability or veteran relief) proof of age, disability rating or income.
  4. File by April 30 and keep a copy. Filing is free.
  5. Check your next tax bill or assessment notice to confirm the exemption appears.

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Buying a home in Delaware? Before you close, see the Delaware down payment assistance programs on DPA Finder. After you move in, file your homestead application as soon as your county allows.

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