Smyrna, DE — 2026 Building Permit Guide

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§ 01

Permit authority

Building and Inspections Department

Street address

220 Artisan Drive, Smyrna, DE 19977 (mailing: 27 S. Market Street Plaza, Smyrna, DE 19977)

Phone

(302) 653-3486

permits@smyrna.delaware.gov

Coverage

Smyrna operates its own full permitting program for properties within town limits. Kent County does not administer permits within Smyrna.

Online portal

Traisr Portal

Traisr

Website

Department website

Additional resources

§ 02

When a permit is required

Permit triggers and exempt work for Smyrna

New construction; additional rooms; finished basements; garages; decks; structural renovations; siding; roofing when replacing more than 25% of sheathing; standalone garages; pole barns; sheds; gazebos; fences; pools (in-ground, above-ground, or portable over 24 inches deep); hot tubs; plumbing and HVAC installations; sidewalks and driveways

Note: Not published on town website; contact department at (302) 653-3486 to confirm what work is exempt

Required documents

Permit application
Site plan
Construction plans
Additional documents vary by project type; contact department for specific checklist

Building code: Not published on main permit page; contact department for current adopted edition
Permit validity: Not published; contact department
Owner-builder: Not published; contact department
Contractor requirements: All contractors must be licensed with the Town of Smyrna. License applications available through the Traisr portal.

Source: Building and Inspections Department ↗

§ 03

Application process

Typical processing: Not published; contact department

01

Determine if permit is required by contacting department at (302) 653-3486 before starting work
02

Create account at https://portal.traisr.com/landing.aspx?OrganizationId=569
03

Complete permit application online with project details
04

Submit required plans and documents
05

Pay fees through portal
06

Await plan review and permit issuance
07

Schedule inspections via phone (302) 653-3486 or email permits@smyrna.delaware.gov with 24-hour notice required
08

Pass all required inspections
09

Receive certificate of occupancy upon final inspection

Typical processing time: Not published; contact department

Source: Building and Inspections Department ↗

§ 04

Fee schedule

Smyrna building permit fees

Fee type

Amount

Permit fee formula

Not published in extractable form; see fee schedule PDF or contact department

Reinspection fee

$50 reinspection fee for inspections not ready from a previous visit

Fees paid through Traisr portal

Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ before budgeting.

§ 05

Required inspections

Scheduling and sequence

How to schedule

(302) 653-3486 (phone)
permits@smyrna.delaware.gov (email)

Scheduling deadline: 24-hour advance notice required
Inspection hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM

Typical sequence: Footings (before concrete pour), foundation (before backfill), framing (structure weathertight and air-sealed, rough plumbing and electrical approved first), insulation, final (energy testing approved, Kent Conservation District approval, final plumbing and electrical approved). Sewer/water lateral inspections and sidewalk/apron inspections (before concrete pour) also required.

Source: Building and Inspections Department ↗

§ 06

Frequently asked

Common questions about Smyrna permits

01 Do I need a building permit in Smyrna, DE? ▸

02 How much does a building permit cost in Smyrna, DE? ▸

Building permit fees in Smyrna, DE are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. Fees are calculated as: Not published in extractable form; see fee schedule PDF or contact department.

03 How do I apply for a building permit in Smyrna, DE? ▸

To apply for a building permit in Smyrna, DE, follow these steps: 1. Determine if permit is required by contacting department at (302) 653-3486 before starting work 2. Create account at https://portal.traisr.com/landing.aspx?OrganizationId=569 3. Complete permit application online with project details 4. Submit required plans and documents 5. Pay fees through portal 6. Await plan review and permit issuance 7. Schedule inspections via phone (302) 653-3486 or email permits@smyrna.delaware.gov with 24-hour notice required 8. Pass all required inspections 9. Receive certificate of occupancy upon final inspection

04 How long does it take to get a building permit in Smyrna, DE? ▸

Building permit processing times in Smyrna, DE typically run Not published; contact department. Timelines can vary based on project complexity and current department workload.

05 How do I schedule a building inspection in Smyrna, DE? ▸

Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in Smyrna, DE via: (302) 653-3486, permits@smyrna.delaware.gov. 24-hour advance notice required.

last verified April 2026 source Building and Inspections Department ↗ entry id permits/delaware/kent/smyrna

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Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Building and Inspections Department before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.

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