2026 fiscal calendar
Know the tax date before it becomes a penalty date.
Tax bills, payment rules, and valuation-review windows are controlled by the local jurisdiction and the governing state framework. The verified record below separates published figures from dates that require confirmation with Kent County Levy Court, Division of Assessment.
Effective rate
Approximately 0.3602%-0.5928% of assessed value for the published 2025-2026 total-rate range by Kent County school district; the current official rate chart is district-specific, not one countywide effective rate.
Statement mailing
Usually early August 2026; Kent County says bills are sent after school districts finalize rates, typically in early August (the FAQ says usually by mid-August).
Payment deadline
September 30, 2026; Kent County's full annual property-tax payment is due September 30.
Valuation protest
Annual assessment appeals must be received in writing by January 31, 2027 at 5:00 p.m. (or the last working day of January if January 31 is a weekend); supplemental assessment appeals are due within 30 days of notice.
Critical payment warning
Do not assume a grace period.
The verified county record identifies the payment timing above but does not establish a universal penalty schedule for this page. Late charges, interest, collection costs, tax-sale procedures, and lien or foreclosure timelines can depend on state law and the local collector’s process. If the deadline is close or a balance is delinquent, contact the tax collector directly and request the current payoff amount in writing.
Treat the published payment deadline as a hard operational date and retain your receipt or confirmation number.
Read the calendar in order
From assessment to collection
1. Valuation and notice
Review the assessment notice as soon as it arrives. The protest window may run from the notice date rather than from the payment due date.
2. Statement and account review
Match the tax statement to the parcel or account number and confirm exemptions, assessed value, taxing units, credits, and balance.
3. Payment confirmation
Use the official collector channel, then save the receipt, transaction reference, and date posted. A bank submission is not always the same as a county posting date.