Office Address:

Office of Finance
NCC Government Center
87 Reads Way
New Castle, DE 19720
Map and directions

Phone: (302) 323-2600

Hours:

Monday through Friday

8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Taxes

Check your payment status

Tax payers can access their property tax information and payment status on-line at the county's website: http://www.nccde.org/parcelview/. Property owners who misplace or who do not receive their bills can download a printable version via the site, which also provides detailed account information including payment history and a breakout of specific charges for property, school, light and crossing guard taxes.
If your tax bills are paid by a mortgage company or bank, you are still responsible to make sure the bill is paid.

Walk-in payments are still accepted at the New Castle County Government Center, located at 87 Reads Way in New Castle. Payments by cash, check, money order, Discover Card and debit card are accepted. The payment window is open between the hours of 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.
A drop box is also available for making check and money order payments 24 hours a day at the main entrance of the New Castle County Government Center.
If you lose or misplace the self-addressed envelope that was sent with the bills, you can mail your payment to: New Castle County Property, P.O. Box 15358, Wilmington, DE 19886-5358.
In addition to paying by mail or in person at the Government Center, you can also pay with your Discover Card by calling (302) 323-2600. Discover Card fees vary based on the amount of the bill.
Other major credit cards are accepted through Paymentus, a third-party company that accepts Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express and electronic check. To pay your Property and/or School Tax, click HERE, or call Paymentus toll-free at 1-877-225-7351. Paymentus charges users a service fee equal to 2.5% of the total payment. If you have any questions concerning making payments through Paymentus, you may call their Customer Contact Center at 1-800-420-1663.

The Fiscal Year 2011 tax billing statements will be mailed during the third week of July, 2010, and should be received by August 10, 2010. If you do not receive your bill by August 10, call the New Castle County billing information line at (302) 323-2600.

Both New Castle County and Local School property taxes are due September 30. By law (Delaware State Code, Title 9, Chapter 86, subsection 8604), any balances that remain on accounts as of Oct. 1 are subject to a 6 percent penalty, and a 1 percent penalty each month thereafter.

If you have questions, or need additional information, contact the New Castle County billing information line at (302) 323-2600.

Property Tax Frequently Asked Questions - Complete list of frequently asked questions regarding New Castle County property tax bills.
Change of Mailing Address Form - Use this form to make changes to the address for your Tax and/or Sewer bills.