§ DE Delaware
County permits
Sussex County
Sussex County issues permits only for unincorporated areas. Inside an incorporated city? Pick the city below — its building department handles your permit.
§ 01 Unincorporated
Unincorporated Sussex County.
If your property isn't inside an incorporated city, the county permit office handles your application directly.
- Permit authority
- Sussex County Building Code Office
- Website
- Self Service Portal ↗
- Online portal
- Self Service Portal ↗
- Phone
- (302) 855-7720
- Address
- 2 The Circle, Georgetown, DE 19947
§ 02 Jurisdictions
Cities in Sussex County
Click any city for its full permit guide — authority, fees, application steps, inspections, and exempt work.
§ 03 County navigation
Information last verified for Sussex 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.