Property Taxes
Newark residents pay real estate taxes based on the assessed value of their homes. View the Tax Assessment Appeal Notice for more information.

Property Tax Rate
City Council has set the 2012 property tax rate at $0.6858 per $100 assessed value. The New Castle County Assessment Division is responsible for determining the assessed value of real estate for city residents.

To appeal a real estate assessment, please call New Castle County at (302) 395-5520.

Annual Tax Bills

• Annual tax bills are issued July 1, and must be paid by September 30 to avoid a penalty.*
• Whenever an owner changes their billing address, they need to notify the tax office directly.
• Any property owner who does not have a mortgage escrow account or does not receive an annual bill by July 20 should notify the tax office.

For more information, or if you have any questions about your city property tax bill, please contact the Finance Department at (302) 366-7088.

*Mortgage companies are required to submit a list of all properties on which they hold mortgages and want to receive bills directly. All other bills are mailed to the property owner at their last known address. Past due notices are mailed each quarter.

Assessment Exemptions
If you are a senior citizen or disabled, you may qualify for a partial real estate assessment exemption. There are certain age and income requirements which you must meet to qualify.

For more information, please contact New Castle County's Assessment Division at (302) 395-5520.