Stay Connected
News Releases and Announcements
Forecasters predict ‘near normal’ storm season that begins June 1
Spending plan for the year ahead reflects dip in revenues, continued increased costs, but maintains current property tax rate
Nation pauses to remember those who have given ultimate sacrifice; County offices will re-open Tuesday, May 30
County's paramedics will be first in Delaware to administer potentially life-saving pre-hospital care to critically ill patients suffering blood loss
County officials announce one-year project extension to re-value some 190,000 parcels countywide
Tracts near Milton and Seaford will add to County's inventory of properties preserved for future generations
Surplus items available for purchase beginning May 8th
May 15 meeting of Sussex County Advisory Committee on Aging & Adults with Physical Disabilities to feature presentation, demo of devices to help seniors
Competition team takes 1st place in demonstration of skills, taking home top honors for fourth time since 2005
It only takes one storm to change your life and community. During Hurricane Preparedness Week, prepare your family, home, or business before a disaster strikes.
Accreditation from International Academies of Emergency Dispatch gives facility 'Triple ACE' distinction, a rare feat for 9-1-1 facilities worldwide
Student moves on to Scripps National Spelling Bee near Washington, D.C. in late May
Offices closed for annual spring season break; will resume operations Monday, April 10
Nearly $1.2 million available in latest round to not-for-profit groups with services, facilities in Sussex County
County is using more than $4 million of ARPA funds in latest round to boost affordable housing construction, ownership
Land Use Application Docket undergoes redesign that allows users to now view, search, and sort development application projects - with added documentation - in one convenient location
Recording Activity Notification Service provides email alerts to property owners whenever land record is recorded with their name
Sussex County’s OnlineMap has been updated with new aerial images obtained through the reassessment project.
Visit the project website to stay informed on the progress of the property reassessment.
Sussex County invites the public to offer suggestions for the upcoming 2025-2030 Capital Transportation Program request.
Members of County Council, Planning & Zoning Commission, as well as senior staff, take part in presentation by Delaware Public Integrity Commission
County Council approves agreement with DNREC to contribute $1 million toward State project
Holiday celebrates birth and legacy of civil rights pioneer; all offices resume operations Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2023
Returning Council members and Sheriff take oaths for new terms, as County welcomes new Recorder of Deeds and Register of Wills