Building Permits

You can apply for building permits at www.mygovernmentonline.org. It’s easy, fast, and secure, and your information can be saved for convenience whenever using the service!

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Projects within the limits of a town require a permit or other written approval from the towns Zoning official. The County will perform the construction plan review and inspections on behalf of the Town.

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Permits for electrical and plumbing are issued only by the State of Delaware. Your sub-contractor will obtain the required permits. If the homeowner is acting as his or her own sub-contractor for the electrical and plumbing scopes of work. 

State of Delaware Homeowner Permit Information

State of Delaware Plumbing Permit & Inspection Program

Homeowner Plumbing Permit Application(PDF, 94KB)

Permit Application Information 

All permit applications are available online with the transition to the My Government Online permitting system.

For technical support with the creation of your account or any questions regarding the online portion of your permit application process, please call the customer support center for My Government Online at 1-866-957-3764.