Recorder of Deeds Office
Hon. Betty Lou McKenna, - Recorder
Vanessa L. Laughman, - Deputy Recorder
555 Bay Rd Dover, DE 19901
(302) 744-2314 / Fax: (302) 736-2035
Email: recorder@co.kent.de.us
Office Hours: 8:00am-5:00pm Mon.-Fri.
Recording Hours: 8:00am - 3:00 Mon.-Fri
Realty Transfer Tax Rates
(unincorporated areas)
| Code |
Town |
Local Rate % |
State Rate % |
Taxes Collected by County |
1st Buyer |
| 00 |
Kent County |
1.5 |
2.5 |
Yes |
Yes |
| 01 |
Bowers |
1.5 |
2.5 |
|
|
| 02 |
Camden |
1.5 |
2.5 |
Yes |
|
| 03 |
Cheswold |
1.5 |
2.5 |
Yes |
|
| 04 |
Clayton |
1.5 |
2.5 |
Yes |
|
| 05 |
Dover |
1.5 |
2.5 |
|
Yes - 1/2 |
| 06 |
Farmington |
1.5 |
2.5 |
Yes |
Yes |
| 07 |
Felton |
1.5 |
2.5 |
Yes |
Yes - 1/2 |
| 08 |
Frederica |
1.5 |
2.5 |
Yes |
|
| 09 |
Harrington |
1.5 |
2.5 |
|
Yes |
| 10 |
Hartly |
1 |
3 |
|
|
| 11 |
Houston |
1.5 |
2.5 |
Yes |
|
| 12 |
Kenton |
1 |
3 |
Yes |
|
| 13 |
Leipsic |
1.5 |
2.5 |
Yes |
|
| 14 |
Little Creek |
1.5 |
2.5 |
Yes |
|
| 15 |
Magnolia |
1.5 |
2.5 |
|
|
| 16 |
Milford |
1.5 |
2.5 |
Yes |
Yes |
| 17 |
Smyrna |
1.5 |
2.5 |
Yes |
|
| 18 |
Viola |
1.5 |
2.5 |
Yes |
|
| 19 |
Woodside |
1 |
3 |
Yes |
|
| 20 |
Wyoming |
1.5 |
2.5 |
Yes |
|
All transfer checks must me made payable to: Kent County Recorder of Deeds
First time home buyers in certain jurisdictions may be eligilble for a transfer tax exemption. Please consult your legal and real estate advisors for requirements.
Central Delaware Chamber of Commerce
Delaware Division of Small Business
Choose Central Delaware
Greater Kent Committee
Comprehensive Plan
