Building Permits in New Castle County, Delaware
We checked New Castle County's own official pages for 5 types of projects (shed, fence, deck, pool, demolition). Permits are issued by New Castle County. Every rule below links to the page it was taken from, so you can confirm it before you start work.
New Castle County rules
Shed
- Size limit (sq ft)
- 200 source: newcastlede.gov
- Setback (ft)
- 3 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
Where to apply
New Castle County · official website