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Property Taxes

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1. When are property tax bills sent out?

Property tax bills are sent out July 1 of every year with a due date of September 30.
A one (1) percent penalty is assessed monthly after this time when no payment has been received. More...

2. Does my mortgage company receive my tax bill?

Yes, but only if the mortgage company notifies us. If not, the Town of Clayton sends all property tax bills directly to the homeowner.

3. I am 65 year old or older. Is there a discounted property tax rate for seniors?

Yes – if you are 65 years old or older, you are eligible for a partial tax exemption. You must have lived in your residence for 12 months, have turned 65 year old at the beginning of the tax year, and all financial obligations to the Town of Clayton must be current.

You will need to contact the Kent County Assessments office at (302) 744-2401 or (302) 744-2405. You must first have a letter from Kent County in order to apply for a partial exemption with the Town of Clayton. The application must be completed the year prior to receiving your tax bill.

Please refer to Section 7.2-1 of the Town Ordinance for complete eligibility requirements. App. for Tax Exemption for Citizen Over 65

4. I am totally disabled. Do I get a discounted property tax rate?

Yes – if you are totally disabled, you are eligible for a partial tax exemption. You must be totally disabled as defined by Social Security Disability or by filing certified copies of any award letters from government agencies indicating that the applicant is totally disabled.

You will need to contact the Kent County Assessments office at (302) 744-2401 or (302) 744-2405. You must first have a letter from Kent County in order to apply for a partial exemption with the Town of Clayton. The application must be completed the year prior to receiving your tax bill.

Please refer to Section 7.2-1 of the Town Ordinance for complete eligibility requirements. Application

5. What is the tax rate for the Town of Clayton?

The tax rate is $.75 per $100 of Kent County assessed value.
Example:
Assessed value $80,000/$100 = $800 x $.75 = $600

6. I only paid some of my tax bill. Will I still be charged late fees?

Yes – as long as any of the base taxes remain unpaid they will accrue a one (1) percent penalty monthly until the balance is paid.