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Building Permits in Hockessin, Delaware

Part of New Castle County.

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

Where to apply

Hockessin has no city government of its own, so building permits are usually issued by New Castle County. Contact the county building or planning department.

New Castle County rules

Shed

Size limit (sq ft)
200 source: newcastlede.gov
Height limit (ft)
20 source: newcastlede.gov

Fence

Height limit (ft)
6 source: newcastlede.gov
Permit required
No source: newcastlede.gov

Deck

Fee
$12 per $1,000 of Valuation ($142 Minimum) source: newcastlede.gov
Permit required
Yes source: newcastlede.gov
Conditions
Guards not less than 36 inches in height are required for porches, balconies, or raised floor surfaces located more than 30 inches above the floor or grade below. source: newcastlede.gov

Pool

Conditions
The top of the barrier shall be at least 48 inches above grade measured on the side of the barrier which faces away from the pool or spa. source: newcastlede.gov
Exempt from a permit
A spa or hot tub with a lockable safety cover that complies with ASTM F 1346 is exempt from the barrier provisions. source: newcastlede.gov

Demolition

Fee
$130 (per structure) source: newcastlede.gov
Conditions
All structures are subject to review for historic significance before a demolition permit is issued. source: newcastlede.gov

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