The TaxLienSimple Index / Delaware
Delaware Tax-Lien & Tax-Deed Investing
What Delaware statute actually pays — return, redemption and bid method — cross-referenced with the live auction inventory we track. Every figure traces to state law or a county source.
Statutes verified Jul 29, 2026
Statutory note. County sheriff sells via monition sale to the highest bidder; owner redeems by paying purchase price + 15% + costs within 60 days of court approval (9 Del. C. §§8771-8779).
Remote Investor Snapshot
Verified public-data profile for out-of-area investors — every figure below traces to the cited government source. Blank fields mean the source does not publish that value for this area (we never estimate).
Market & demographics
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year 2022
Housing market
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year 2022
Property-tax burden
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year 2022
Natural-hazard risk & safety
Source: FEMA National Risk Index (2023); U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, LAUS (2023 annual)
Growth & livability signals
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey (2023); U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2022 (household broadband subscription; FCC availability not yet integrated); U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2022 (educational attainment — school-quality proxy; NCES ratings not yet integrated)
Risk & opportunity flags
Source: U.S. Treasury CDFI Fund / IRS designated Opportunity Zones; U.S. EPA (SEMS National Priorities List; ACRES Brownfields)
Counties we track in Delaware
| # | County | TaxLienSimple Index | Live parcels |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Castle County | B 57 | 88 |
| 2 | New Castle County County | B 56 | 46 |
| 3 | Sussex County | B 56 | 23 |
| 4 | Kent County | C 53 | 33 |
Delaware tax sale — FAQ
What is the TaxLienSimple Index for Delaware?
Delaware scores 53/100 (Tier C), ranked #23 of 51 jurisdictions. The TaxLienSimple Index is a 0–100 research guide built from statutory terms and the inventory we track — not a yield, a guarantee, or investment advice. Realized returns depend on competition, redemption and your own due diligence. Verify every figure with the county before bidding.
How does redemption and return work in Delaware?
15% flat penalty (added to the purchase price, not per-annum) Redemption period: 60 days from the day the court confirms/approves the sale. County sheriff sells via monition sale to the highest bidder; owner redeems by paying purchase price + 15% + costs within 60 days of court approval (9 Del. C. §§8771-8779).
What is Delaware's statutory return on a tax lien or tax deed purchase?
15% flat penalty (added to the purchase price, not per-annum) County sheriff sells via monition sale to the highest bidder; owner redeems by paying purchase price + 15% + costs within 60 days of court approval (9 Del. C. §§8771-8779).
What is the bid method for Delaware tax sales?
Delaware uses a highest bid (deed) method for its redeemable deed sales.
Does Delaware use tax-lien auctions or tax-deed sales?
Delaware uses a redeemable deed system. County sheriff sells via monition sale to the highest bidder; owner redeems by paying purchase price + 15% + costs within 60 days of court approval (9 Del. C. §§8771-8779).
See the actual parcels in Delaware
Browse the live tax-lien, deed and foreclosure inventory we track — search by county, redemption window and opening bid.
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