Delaware Property Tax Exemptions for Seniors

Delaware property tax exemptions for seniors: what you get, who qualifies and how to apply, from the official source.

Delaware has 110,020 owner households headed by someone 65 or older (37.5% of owners; median home year built 1987). The statewide senior exemption below is what those owners typically claim through their county office.

Verified Delaware details: What you get: A credit against regular school property taxes of 50 percent, up to $500. Who qualifies: Homeowners 65 or over, for their primary residence. How to apply: Apply with your county; see the Department of Finance page for the form.

For context, Delaware’s main statewide homeowner program is the Senior School Property Tax Credit: A credit of up to 50% of school property tax, capped at $500. Seniors usually file the same way as other owners unless the rows above say otherwise: Submit the application to your county by April 30 for the upcoming tax year.

Population and housing figures: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020-2024 5-year (state FIPS 10). Exemption figures checked against the official page on 2026-11-04.

What you get

A credit against regular school property taxes of 50 percent, up to $500.

Who qualifies

Homeowners 65 or over, for their primary residence.

How to apply

Apply with your county; see the Department of Finance page for the form.

Source: Delaware Department of Finance. Figures checked against the official page on 2026-11-04.

See also: Delaware overview · Seniors exemptions in other states · Savings calculator · Delaware deadline

What property tax exemptions are there for seniors in Delaware?

A credit against regular school property taxes of 50 percent, up to $500.

How do seniors apply in Delaware?

Apply with your county; see the Department of Finance page for the form.