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Senior, Veteran and Disability Property Tax Relief in Delaware

Property tax exemptions, freezes and credits in Delaware for seniors, disabled veterans and people with disabilities.

Short answer: Senior School Property Tax Credit: homeowners 65 or older may take a credit of 50% of regular school property taxes, up to $500, on their primary residence. Delaware Department of Finance, Senior School Property Tax Relief and Commonly Asked Questions

Senior exemptions and freezesSenior School Property Tax Credit: homeowners 65 or older may take a credit of 50% of regular school property taxes, up to $500, on their primary residence. Residency rules: people who became Delaware domiciles on or after January 1, 2018 must have been domiciled at least 10 consecutive years; those who became domiciles after December 31, 2012 but before January 1, 2018 need 3 consecutive years. The prior year's property tax bill must be paid in full by the end of the tax year. Only one credit per property per year; married owners holding as tenants by the entirety qualify if one spouse is 65.
FAQ: https://finance.delaware.gov/senior-relief/commonly-asked-questions
Source: Delaware Department of Finance, Senior School Property Tax Relief and Commonly Asked Questions
Veteran exemptionsDisabled Veterans School Property Tax Credit: veterans receiving 100% VA disability compensation for a service-connected, permanent and total disability (a 100% rating or individual unemployability) who have been legally domiciled in Delaware for the last 3 years receive a credit against school property taxes on their home, deducted from the tax bill. Prior property taxes must be paid in full. Married co-owners holding as tenants by the entirety each qualify for 100% of the credit, but only one credit applies per property per year. Report a change in disability rating to the county within 60 days.
Source: Delaware Department of Finance, Disabled Veterans School Tax Credit FAQ

More Delaware property tax & homestead exemptions

FAQ

Do seniors get a property tax exemption in Delaware?
Senior School Property Tax Credit: homeowners 65 or older may take a credit of 50% of regular school property taxes, up to $500, on their primary residence. Residency rules: people who became Delaware domiciles on or after January 1, 2018 must have been domiciled at least 10 consecutive years; those who became domiciles after December 31, 2012 but before January 1, 2018 need 3 consecutive years. The prior year's property tax bill must be paid in full by the end of the tax year. Only one credit per property per year; married owners holding as tenants by the entirety qualify if one spouse is 65.
Do disabled veterans pay property tax in Delaware?
Disabled Veterans School Property Tax Credit: veterans receiving 100% VA disability compensation for a service-connected, permanent and total disability (a 100% rating or individual unemployability) who have been legally domiciled in Delaware for the last 3 years receive a credit against school property taxes on their home, deducted from the tax bill. Prior property taxes must be paid in full. Married co-owners holding as tenants by the entirety each qualify for 100% of the credit, but only one credit applies per property per year. Report a change in disability rating to the county within 60 days.

Last verified against official sources: October 27, 2026.

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