Sussex County
News Releases and Announcements
New first-of-its-kind initiative will use County funds to jump-start projects planned for, but not imminent on State's six-year capital plan
After 10 years, Sussex County’s first affordable rental project under Sussex County Rental Program (SCRP) is preparing for lease-up; lottery applications now being accepted
Sussex County EOC reminds public to be ready for winter weather as tropical calendar gives way to nor’easter season
Annual community gathering originally set for early December suspended due to global pandemic; food drive campaign continues
Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada awards County its Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for 2019 financial report
Monthly product will be delivered to constituents' inboxes, highlighting latest news, happenings within County government
Limited, by-appointment public access for computer services to begin Sept. 28 at Greenwood, Milton, and South Coastal (Bethany Beach) facilities
Step follows enabling legislation passed by Delaware General Assembly earlier this year; aims to streamline process, resolve problem properties sooner
Officials looking to first update of pact since 1980s to improve communication and coordination for land use planning and development
Payments can be made in a variety of convenient, contactless options, including online, by phone or through mail
S&P Global Ratings raises County's bond rating to highest mark possible; second upgrade for County from Wall Street in 14 months
Deadline for responses to 10-year count due Sept. 30; Sussex County government encourages citizens to perform this American civic duty to help Delaware win its fair share of federal dollars
Bills begin heading out in early August; payment for County, school taxes and other fees due by Sept. 30
Sussex County Government welcomes non-profit entities and units of local government to apply for CARES Act CDBG Funding. Application period is August 10th through August 24th
Officials assessing extent of damage caused by winds, rain from Tropical Storm Isaias
Maps, regulations, and other useful information for this years hunting program
Tropical Storm Isaias expected to make landfall in Carolinas late Monday, pass over or near Delmarva Peninsula midday Tuesday
Robert L. Bryant, formerly head of the Salisbury-Ocean City: Wicomico Regional Airport in Maryland, brings more than 30 years of experience as new manager of Delaware Coastal Airport
Property of more than 17 acres near Angola, wedged between the Sarah’s Run and Chapel Branch waterways, drains to critical Inland Bays
Incoming agency head has more than a quarter century of service to Sussex County; takes over for retiring director Robert Stuart at end of July
County, along with City of Lewes and Lewes Board of Public Works, to acquire historic 37.5-acre parcel just outside City limits, preserve property in perpetuity
Delaware Census Week, scheduled to take place July 13-17, 2020 will be a week of action to help boost Delaware’s self-response rate prior to the deployment of Census workers in August
County Administrative Offices building, including in-person attendance to public meetings, will be open in limited capacity beginning June 29, 2020
Adopted plan keeps property taxes, sewer fees unchanged, limits spending amid economic uncertainty of COVID-19 global pandemic
Three County owned and 11 independent libraries now accepting checked-out materials via 'book drops'; curbside service begins mid-June
Effort to boost small businesses affected by COVID-19 pandemic as re-opening, recovery begin
Sussex County establishes online application to provide expedited land use review, per Delaware Gov. John Carney's May 19 directive
Forecasters predict ‘above normal’ storm season as nation still deals with COVID-19 global pandemic
Annual spending plan calls for little growth in year ahead, but keeps services up and running as nation, world cope in aftermath of COVID-19 pandemic
Free broadband access available to public outside 14 faciltiies throughout county
Measures intended to provide financial relief during uncertain economic period resulting from global pandemic
County Council, Planning & Zoning Commission, and Board of Adjustment meetings to continue, as needed, to conduct general business and other matters
Annual event called off in wake of the COVID-19 outbreak and Delaware’s ongoing state of emergency
Changes take effect Thursday, March 19 to safeguard public, employees as pandemic concerns grow nationwide
Up-to-date information as it relates to County government operations and the COVID-19 outbreak
Council session on Tuesday, March 17 shifts to noon start, will limit public attendance
Decision follows earlier suspension of programs in response to growing COVID-19 outbreak in Delaware
Action taken as precautionary measure as Delaware public health officials respond to COVID-19
Concerns about COVID-19 outbreak in Delaware prompts officials to take precautionary step
Jamie S. Whitehouse takes over to lead department of nearly a dozen employees focused on zoning, land use
Presentation March 16 will focus on transportaiton services that allow seniors and others freedom to move about their daily lives in Sussex County
Learn more about what you can do to ensure Delaware Counts in the decennial process
Presentation Jan. 27 will focus on services and resources available to veterans here in Sussex County and throughout Delaware
Advanced life support service only the second in Delaware to earn among highest marks for pre-hospital care
Michael Vincent re-appointed president for 10th year in a row; Irwin 'I.G.' Burton III retains vice president post