Delaware Property Tax Exemption for Seniors - City of Wilmington
The City of Wilmington provides a property tax exemption for seniors (qualified homeowners aged 65 and over) up to $565 per year. Also, if you qualify, you also receive a discount on your water and sewer bills.
To qualify for a property tax exemption for seniors, you must meet all of the following requirements:
- Be an owner or part owner of the property
- Be at least 65 years old before the beginning of the tax year on July 1
- make a maximum income of $19,000 for married couples, or $15,000 for single persons, excluding social security and railroad retirement tier 1
- Be up to date on your tax bills and water/sewer bills
You can also save on County Taxes and School Taxes. For seniors who meet requirements 1 and 2, you may still qualify for a school tax credit up to $500 regardless of income. Contact New Castle County at 395-5520 or visit the County website at www.nccde.org to print an application for the school tax credit.
For more information on Property Tax Exemption for Seniors, please call (302) 571-4320 and Press 1. Information on this page is also available in an easy-to-read brochure.
- Download Property Tax Exemption for Seniors Brochure Here (pdf)
- Download Property Tax Exemption for Seniors Application here (pdf)
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