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Building Permits in Wilmington, Delaware

Part of New Castle County.

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

Where to apply

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

Permit guides