On Tuesday, November 17, 2026 there will be no building or code enforcement inspections due to a training event. All inspections will resume to normal operations on Wednesday, November 18, 2026. Thank for your patience and understanding!
Need to apply for a variance? Find the applications here.
The Kent County Board of Adjustment (BOA) has the power to hear and decide on applications for variances from the zoning code and appeals of the administration of the zoning code. Meetings are held on the third Thursday of each month, at 6:00 p.m., in the Levy Court Chambers, Room 203 of the Kent County Administrative Complex (555 Bay Road, Dover, DE, 19901), unless otherwise noted.
The BOA is comprised of seven members, one from each Levy Court district. The presence of a quorum (four or more members) is necessary for the Board to take official action on any matter under consideration.
The BOA meetings are held in person and are accessible virtually by phone and video conferencing software. If you cannot attend the hearing in person, you may submit written testimony to the Planning Department prior to the hearing. To access the video conference, please see the agenda or meeting details on the public notices page.