98-year-old Carol Orr has lived at her beachfront home in Lewes since the 1940's. After the most recent property value reassessments by Sussex County, Carol said she saw her annual property tax costs increase by six times its original value.
Delaware lawmakers spent hours in a special session Tuesday addressing public outcry over steep property tax increases, particularly in New Castle and Sussex counties.
Sussex County has begun issuing its annual tax bills, which include county water and sewer rates, school taxes, and for the first time in decades, newly reassessed property values.
South Bethany's town council approved the town's fiscal year 2026 budget at their meeting Friday morning. With the approval comes a likely town property tax increase for many homeowners.
MARYLAND - Marylanders are starting the new year with sharp increases in property values, leading many to prepare for higher property taxes. T…
As property owners across Sussex County receive tentative property reassessment notices for their homes, some expressed concern to WBOC that their estimates do not reflect the value of their homes.
The end is near for Sussex County's property reassessment project as county officials provide updates on the final phases.
