Sussex County
News Releases and Announcements
Nation pauses to celebrate 249th anniversary of founding; County offices will re-open Monday, July 7, 2025
Temperatures could flirt with 100 through midweek as first heat wave of Summer 2025 prompts extreme warnings from National Weather Service
Spending plan, which begins July 1, sets new tax rate following court-ordered property reassessment
Holiday celebrates emancipation of last African American slaves in 1865; all offices re-open Friday, June 20, 2025
Report provides analysis of fiscal and operational health of Sussex County's Fire Services
Surplus items available for purchase beginning June 9th
Forecasters predict ‘above normal’ storm season that begins June 1
Proposed spending plan for the year ahead lowers tax rate for the first time since 1989 in wake of new property reassessments
Nation pauses to remember those who have given ultimate sacrifice; County offices will re-open Tuesday, May 27
The Sussex County Geographic Information Office will be upgrading the GIS infrastructure beginning Friday, May 23 at 5:00pm.
New facility continues County effort to replace leased and co-located facilities with standalone EMS stations
Smoke drifting southward into Delaware prompting 9-1-1 calls; officials advise public to limit outdoor activities if sensitive to conditions
Offices closed for annual spring season break; will resume operations Monday, April 21
Fewer than 800 appeals lodged with County on court-mandated project to revalue nearly 200,000 parcels
Years-long project to revalue nearly 200,000 parcels entering final phases as formal appeals process begins
Special body with stakeholders from among various sectors will be empaneled to assist County leaders in tackling growth challenges
Snowy road conditions, mostly in southern portions of the county, following latest winter storm grazes the region
Roads remain snow-covered as of Tuesday night, with general 4 to 6 inches of snowfall recorded across the county
Sussex County invites the public to offer suggestions for the upcoming 2027-2032 Capital Transportation Program request.
Holiday celebrates birth and legacy of civil rights pioneer; all offices resume operations Monday, Jan. 21, 2025
Icy, snowy road conditions persist amid winds, freezing temperatures as more snow is forecast Friday night
Icy, snowy road conditions continue throughout the county following major winter story earlier this week
Icy, snowy road conditions continue throughout the county following major winter storm earlier this week
Winners of November 2024 elections take seats as Districts 1, 2 and 3 representatives
Snow-covered roads remain an issue following first major winter storm of the 2025 season
Eight to 12 inches of snow forecast to fall through duration of event
Heavy snow expected to fall across region throughout most of Monday as first major winter storm of season tracks toward Sussex County
Five to 10 inches of snow, with possible icing, expected late Sunday night and lasting through late Monday night