Collected and spent
In 2022, Kent County spent about $91.0M. This is a Census of Governments estimate across all of its funds.
Spent
$91.0M
Fiscal year 2022 · Census of Governments estimate, all funds · spending
Where the money comes from
One tax.
Property tax
$0.3 per $100 of value
Source · Delaware Division of Revenue, Kent County. Read on June 5, 2026.
Details
Kent County (DE) 2024 property tax — county levy modeled at 3.0 mills/$1,000 effective market value (~0.30% effective; Kent is the least-populated of the 3 DE counties). Verify at Kent County AssessmentWhere it goes
Eight service lines.
Public works
$39.5M
Other
$14.3M
Police
$12.4M
General government
$10.4M
Health and human services
$8.3M
Parks and recreation
$2.6M
Debt service · past obligation
$1.9M
Library
$1.8M
Bars in both tables share one scale. Hatched lines pay for past obligations, not current services.
Source · 2022 Census of Governments - Estimated service split source. Read on October 20, 2026.
Who decides
The seven commissioners run the county. They pass the yearly budget. They also set the tax rate on real estate. A county administrator drafts the budget for them. 7 Commissioners, 6 by district and 1 for all.
Terry Pepper
Commissioner, at large
Next election
November 3, 2026
Joanne Masten
Commissioner, District 1
Next election
November 7, 2028
Jeffrey W. Hall
Commissioner, District 2
Next election
November 3, 2026
Allan F. Angel
Commissioner, District 3
Next election
November 7, 2028
Robert J. Scott
Commissioner, District 4
Next election
November 3, 2026
George "Jody" Sweeney
Commissioner, District 5
Next election
November 7, 2028
Paul Hertz
Commissioner, District 6
Next election
November 3, 2026
Source · Delaware Code Online, 9 Del. C. §4110(b), powers of the Kent County government and 9 Del. C. §8001, budget. Read on October 10, 2026.
Details
9 Del. C. §4110(b), powers of the Kent County government and 9 Del. C. §8001, budget (read 2026-10-10)When decisions happen
Delaware law says the Levy Court must adopt its budget by June 30. The tax warrant covers the year starting July 1.
Each yearThe county budget year runs July 1 to June 30.
November 3, 2026Election for 4 seats
How to reach it
County Administration: 302-744-2300
Phone
Admin@kentcountyde.gov
Email
555 Bay Rd., Dover, DE 19901
Mailing address
Source · Delaware Code Online, 9 Del. C. §8001(d), budget deadline, and §8005, tax warrant form. Read on October 10, 2026.
Details
9 Del. C. §8001(d), budget deadline, and §8005, tax warrant form (read 2026-10-10)Also on this tax bill
A Kent County address pays these governments too. Which school districts and cities apply depends on the address.
On every bill in Kent County
On some bills, depending on the address
School districts: 6
Caesar Rodney School DistrictNot in Who Taxes Me yet
Lake Forest School DistrictNot in Who Taxes Me yet
Capital School DistrictSchool districtMilford School DistrictNot in Who Taxes Me yet
Smyrna School DistrictNot in Who Taxes Me yet
Woodbridge School DistrictNot in Who Taxes Me yet
Cities: 3
Sources
Spent
2022 Census of Governments - Estimated service split source. Read on October 20, 2026.
Taxes
Delaware Division of Revenue, Kent County. Read on June 5, 2026.
Details
Kent County (DE) 2024 property tax — county levy modeled at 3.0 mills/$1,000 effective market value (~0.30% effective; Kent is the least-populated of the 3 DE counties). Verify at Kent County AssessmentWho decides
Delaware Code Online, 9 Del. C. §4110(b), powers of the Kent County government and 9 Del. C. §8001, budget. Read on October 10, 2026.
Details
9 Del. C. §4110(b), powers of the Kent County government and 9 Del. C. §8001, budget (read 2026-10-10)When decisions happen
Delaware Code Online, 9 Del. C. §8001(d), budget deadline, and §8005, tax warrant form. Read on October 10, 2026.
Details
9 Del. C. §8001(d), budget deadline, and §8005, tax warrant form (read 2026-10-10)How to reach it
Kent County, Kent County Department Directory. Read on October 10, 2026.
Details
Kent County Department Directory (read 2026-10-10)What it does
2022 Census of Governments - Estimated service split source. Read on October 13, 2026.
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