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Sussex County to offer state-mandated property tax payment plans for primary residences
Summary
Following recent state legislation, Sussex County will offer payment plans to primary residential property owners whose tax bills increased more than $300, allowing three equal, interest‑free payments through Dec. 31 for applicants who apply by Sept. 30.
At its Aug. 19 meeting the Sussex County Council authorized the finance department to implement the payment-plan provisions required by House Bill 241 for primary residential properties experiencing a property tax bill increase greater than $300.
Finance Director Gina Jennings told the council the county must allow payment plans and that interest will be waived during the plan. Jennings said 9,548 primary residential properties in Sussex experienced increases above $300 and that school districts would see most of the impact. "My recommendation today is that any primary residential property owner whose bill increased more than $300 must submit an application so that we can code their account to not be charged interest," Jennings said, adding applications must be submitted prior to Sept. 30 and the plan will permit three equal payments: due Sept. 30, Nov. 15 and Dec. 31.
Jennings recommended the county post the application and calculator on the reassessment website once council approves. Council moved and voted unanimously to adopt the finance department’s proposal to implement the state-required payment plans.
What this means for homeowners: Eligible primary-residence owners who apply by Sept. 30 can spread increased tax liability across three interest‑free payments through Dec. 31; missed payments will restore penalties to the account. The county said more application details will be posted online after implementation.
