12/04/2025
🏡Tax Assessment Update🏡
New Castle County homeowners, you probably received a REVISED property tax bill this week.
The notice should have provided clarification with the Bill, but instead it caused more frustration, anger, and confusion so… Here’s what you need to know and hopefully clarifies for you…
1. This is NOT “ANOTHER Bill” to pay “In Addition to”. This bill replaces the one that is usually due September 30th, which ended up on hold pending further review of the assessment, process, etc.
2. IF you have a Mortgage, with an Escrow Account, your mortgage lender also received the revised bill, this will be added to your mortgage escrow, and your monthly payment will be adjusted, and your mortgage company will inform you of an adjustment / payment.
📝 RECAP: The first bill, typically sent in July (you may or may not have received a copy in the mail) was based on the NCC reassessment. This was put on hold for further review The county adjusted how property taxes were being calculated, which delayed the payment deadline (typically due Sept 30th). Now that everything has been finalized, the updated bill was mailed, and the revised Payment Deadline is 12/31/2025.
🟢 IF you Do Not Escrow in your Mortgage OR Do Not have a Mortgage: YES, you need to Pay the amount due by 12/31/2025 !!! 💰✍️📝
🔴 IF you Do Escrow in your Mortgage:
Log into your mortgage portal and check your escrow activity (or call your mortgage company). Your lender may have already paid the original bill and if there is an over payment due to the revision, you can call to request a refund of the difference or they will likely send you a refund once the system updates payment. If there is a shortgage due to the revision, you will receive a letter from your mortgae company requesting payment.
I hope this helps. Feel free to share 🙂
Ps. If you want to move, call me. I will help you every step of the way. I will explain everything clearly, so you understand, and negotiate the best contract for you!! 🏡 🏠 💰 💵 😃
Lisa Johannsen, Realtor®️ 😃🏠
Patterson Schwartz Real Estate
Cell: 302-270-5082
EM: [email protected]
Web: www.LisaJohannsen.com