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§ DE Delaware
County permits

New Castle County

New Castle County issues permits only for unincorporated areas. Inside an incorporated city? Pick the city below — its building department handles your permit.

§ 01   Unincorporated

Unincorporated New Castle County.

If your property isn't inside an incorporated city, the county permit office handles your application directly.

Permit authority
New Castle County Department of Land Use, Licensing Division
Online portal
eServices / ePlans ↗
Phone
(302) 395-5400
Address
87 Reads Way, New Castle, DE 19720
Full unincorporated New Castle County permit guide →
§ 02   Jurisdictions

Cities in New Castle County

Click any city for its full permit guide — authority, fees, application steps, inspections, and exempt work.

Information last verified for New Castle County, Delaware. Permit rules and fees change frequently — verify current requirements with the issuing department before applying. Jaspector is an educational reference, not legal advice.