Building Permits

All construction in Sussex County, whether new, remodeling or additions, requires a Sussex County issued building permit. County permits are required for all construction activity regardless of whether in a municipality or the unincorporated areas of the county.

Payment of Realty Transfer Tax to Sussex County and the State of Delaware may be required prior to the issuing of a building permit for a dwelling where construction contracts have been entered into either prior to the date of transfer of the land or within one year from the date of the transfer of land.

In most cases, applications for permits must be made in person at the County's Building Permit Office in Georgetown. In certain cases, however, you may be able to obtain a permit by mail. Please contact the Permit Office at (302) 855-7720 for additional information.

For more information about Sussex County's building permit requirements, visit the links on the left side of this page.