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Building Permits in Dover, Delaware

Part of Kent County.

We have not yet verified rules published by Dover itself. Below are the Delaware rules that apply, and where to ask.

Where to apply

Permits in Dover are issued by the city's building or planning department. If the city does not run its own permit office, Kent County handles applications.

Permit guides