Department of Finance
The Department of Finance keeps the financial records for all County funds, prepares reports and financial statements, manages County investments, and administers assessment functions relating to real property and improvements.
FY2023 Budget (In Effect July 1, 2022 - June 20, 2023)
Tax Office
(302) 744-2341
Email: taxoffice@kentcountyde.gov
The Tax Office is responsible for the collections and distribution of County, school, library and ditch taxes, trash, street lights and sewer fees. The office issues mobile home certification letters, administers the senior tax credit program for the State, and provides assistance to the community's legal representatives and title searchers. (For any questions or concerns please email the taxoffice@kentcountyde.gov )
For information on Monition Sales click here to go the the Sheriff's Office or here for Monition Sales Procedures
Assessment Office
(302) 744-2401 / Fax: (302) 736-2271
Email: assessment@kentcountyde.gov
The Assessment Office's primary responsibility is to assess all taxable parcels of real estate in Kent County. When aggregated, these assessments provide the basis for generation of a significant part of the revenues required for the functioning of the County's government and school districts....READ MORE