"...This is the first reassessment of property in Kent County since 1987. Because of a law passed by the State Legislature...one positive coming out of this process is that after the reassessment is concluded, the property tax assessments for Kent County will be fairer."

New fees will go into effect on Wednesday, May 8, for the Dept of Planning Services; the Planning Division, Geographic Information Services (GIS), and Inspections & Enforcement (I&E). Most increases are in the $50-100 range, and many services have been updated and streamlined to improve efficiency.