Delaware Code Title 9. Counties § 4535. Purchase at sheriff's sale by agent of county

Kent County Levy Court may authorize any person to bid at the sale of any real estate under this chapter and, in the event that such person is the highest and best bidder therefor, title thereto shall be taken in the name of Kent County.  Levy Court shall not authorize any person to bid in excess of the aggregate amount of all taxes, service, charges, penalties and obligations due to Kent County, including costs incurred in the collection process.