State Summary

• Tax Collection Method: Deeds
• Tax Collection Entity: Varies
• Property/Tax Records Administrator: Varies
• Taxes Due: Varies
• Taxes Delinquent: Varies
• Tax Sale Date/Period: Monthly sales are possible in New Castle and Sussex counties, and Kent County typically holds a sale in January, April, July, and October
• Tax Sale Registration Requirements: Bidder registration card and a pre-sale deposit ranging from $2000-$5000, which is applied toward any purchases or returned if no purchase is made
• Tax Sale Administrator: County Sheriff
• Primary Bidding Type: Premium
• Redemption Period: 60 days
• Redemption Interest Rate/Flat Penalty: 15% simple interest per annum
• Over-the-Counter Sale Opportunities: None

Delaware is a "redeemable" tax deed state. Investors receive interest on purchased tax deeds if they are redeemed by the property owner within the 60-day redemption period. Tax deed sales in Delaware are also called "Sheriff Sales" or "Monition Sales".