REOPENING SUSSEX |
Target Date: June 29, 2020 |
County Administrative Offices building
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- Limited access to the lobby and select offices only (see below)
- Wellness and security screenings required, including temperature reading
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County Council Chambers
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- Open with limited capacity
- Assigned seating required
- Public hearing restrictions in place
- Teleconference line provided for public participation in hearings
- Review meeting public notices and agendas for access and teleconference instructions
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Assessment
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- Assessments, tax releases, mobile home class C letters, etc. inquiries are being processed
- The public may call (302) 855-7824
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Assessment - State 65 Tax Credit
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- Customers with questions about the 'State 65 tax credit' should call (302) 855-7871
- Appointments may be scheduled by phone
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Building Code - Inspections
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Building Permits
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- Walk-in service is available
- No more than three (3) customers at a time will be served
- No more than three (3) transactions per customer
- Last customer waiting in line allowed up to 3 pm daily (M-F)
- Document drop-off continues in the Admin lobby
- For questions, please call (302) 855-7720
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Constable
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Economic Development
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Engineering - General
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- Document drop-off continues for customers who need to submit physical copies of plans and permits in the Admin lobby
- For questions, please call (302) 855-7718
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Engineering - Utility Permits (Sewer/Water)
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- Appointment only
- Members of the public will be required to show lobby security a copy of their emailed appointment
- Please call (302) 855-7719 for information
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Libraries
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- All County libraries remain closed
- Curbside service is available
- Free WiFi hotspots available outside libraries
- Additional information can be found at sussexlibraries.org
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Marriage Bureau
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- Appointment only
- Members of the public will be required to show lobby security a copy of their emailed appointment and will be escorted to the Marriage Bureau office
- Please call (302) 855-1717 for information
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Payments & Collections
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- Payments will be accepted in a new payment window in the Admin lobby
- Appointments may be scheduled by telephone
- Credit card fees no longer will be waived
- Customers with questions about payments and collections should call (302) 855-7871
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Planning & Zoning
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- Appointment only. Please call (302) 855-7878 or email PandZ@sussexcountyde.gov for information
- Outdoor seating applications are available online
- Document drop-off continues in the Admin lobby for customers who need to submit physical copies of plans and permits
- Members of the public will be required to show lobby security a copy of their emailed appointment and will be escorted to the P&Z office
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Recorder of Deeds
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- Document drop-off continues in the Admin Lobby for customers who need to submit physical copies of plans and permits
- Copies of documents can be obtained through the Online Deeds website
- E-recording is available by contacting the following vendors:
Simplifile: 1-800-460-5657 CSC: 1-866-652-0111
- Requests for copies of documents or general information questions can be submitted to deeds@sussexcountyde.gov
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Register of Wills
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- Appointment only. Please call (302) 855-7875
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Sheriff's Office
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- Until further notice, Sheriff Sales will be held outside, rain or shine, at the Sheriff’s Office at 22215 Dupont Blvd., Georgetown
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State 65 Tax Credit
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- Customers with questions about the 'State 65 tax credit' should call (302) 855-7871
- Appointments may be scheduled by telephone
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West Complex building
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