Sussex County Tax Deeds (Hybrid)
Tax lien certificates are not sold in Sussex County Delaware. Rather, tax delinquent properties are sold to the highest bidders at the Sussex County Delaware tax sale.
In Sussex County tax-delinquent properties are sold at the Sussex County Delaware tax sale (referred as monition sales). Tax-delinquent properties are advertised in The Sussex Countian and one (1) local newspaper two (2) weeks preceding the Sussex County Delaware tax sale date. The Sussex County Delaware tax sale is held at 9:30 A.M. on the third Tuesday of every month in Sheriff's Office:
Sussex County Sheriff's Office
Main Conference Room
22215 N. Dupont Blvd (Rt. 113 North)
Georgetown, DE. 19947
PH: (302) 744-2341
FX: (302) 736-2200
Visit Sussex County Delaware Website
Prior to each sale, a complete list of the properties to be auctioned in the Sussex County Delaware tax sale can be purchased at the Sussex County Delaware Sheriff's office for $10.00 cash. In order to participate in the tax sale bidders are required to deposit $4,000.00 by cashiers check payable to the Sheriff of Sussex County.
In order to participate, bidders will also need to present a driver's license or a valid photo identification. Both forms of identification are required in order to receive a bidder's number. Bidders MUST have this number in order to place a bid. Bidders deposit will be held on deposit until the completion of the Sussex County Delaware tax sale. The bidder's deposit will be refunded if they are not a successful bidder.
The successful bidder's deposit will be applied to the 20% deposit required for the purchase of the property. The remaining amount of the 20% deposit must be paid before 3:00 P.M. on the day of sale or the bidder will forfeit their deposit and the property will be resold.
The delinquent owner has the right to redeem their property any time within 60 days from the day the sale is approved by the Court. To redeem or recover their property the delinquent owner must pay their delinquent taxes plus 15% of the highest bid.
If the delinquent property owner fails to redeem their property or the property is not overturned, the bidder should proceed to their Attorney's office to have a deed prepared. The signed deed and checks will be returned to the bidders Attorney for recording.
Tax Sale Type: Tax Deeds (Hybrid)
Contact: County Tax Collector (Sec. 8773 
)
Interest Rate: None
Penalty Rate: 15% (Sec. 8758 )
Bid Procedure: Premium bid (Sec. 8779 )
Redemption Period: 60 days (Sec. 8729 )
Law: Delaware Code, Title 9, Part V, Chapter 87, "Collection of Delinquent Taxes."
Cities located in Sussex County Delaware
To learn more about Delaware Tax Deeds (Hybrid) simply click on the name of the town or city for which you are interested in the list below.
| Town/City: | Population: |
|---|---|
| Bethany Beach | 2,676 |
| Bethel | 234 |
| Blades | 21,289 |
| Bridgeville | 7,193 |
| Clarksville | 4,583 |
| Dagsboro | 4,711 |
| Delmar | 5,018 |
| Dewey Bch | 9,869 |
| Dewey Beach | 9,869 |
| Ellendale | 2,140 |
| Farmington | 5,042 |
| Fenwick Is | 343 |
| Fenwick Island | 6,664 |
| Fenwick Isle | 343 |
| Frankford | 5,577 |
| Georgetown | 15,343 |
| Greenwood | 5,042 |
| Harbeson | 998 |
| Laurel | 13,309 |
| Lewes | 14,211 |
| Lewes Beach | 14,211 |
| Lincoln | 4,888 |
| Long Neck | 17,923 |
| Milford | 15,235 |
| Millsboro | 17,923 |
| Millville | 5,011 |
| Milton | 6,575 |
| Ocean View | 5,011 |
| Oceanview | 4,583 |
| Rehoboth | 9,869 |
| Rehoboth Bch | 9,869 |
| Rehoboth Beach | 9,869 |
| Seaford | 21,289 |
| Selbyville | 6,664 |
| Slaughter Beach | 15,235 |
| West Fenwick | 6,321 |
Counties located in Delaware
To learn how to purchase Delaware Tax Deeds (Hybrid) simply click on the name of the county for which you are interested in the list below.
| County: | Auction Type: | Population: |
|---|---|---|
| Kent County | Tax Deeds (Hybrid) | 126,697 |
| New Castle County | Tax Deeds (Hybrid) | 500,265 |
| Sussex County | Tax Deeds (Hybrid) | 156,638 |
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