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New Castle County, Delaware
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New Castle, DE 19720

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County offices and facilities will be closed on Monday, May 28, 2012, for the Memorial Day holiday.
Pay your back property taxes by May 31 to have penalties waived.New Castle County Police sponsor Senior Roll Call Lifeline, a free countywide program.Explore a wide variety of ways to Live Healthy New Castle CountyA new resource for homeowner associations is now available.
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NCC Spotlight

Tax and Sewer Payments

Here are a few helpful things you should know about paying your County and Local School property taxes on time.

Tax Payments
Sewer Payments

Property Information

Perform Parcel Searches, Access tax, sewer, land use maps, and more.

Back Tax Penalty Waiver

ATTENTION HOMEOWNERS! If you owe the county back taxes on your residential property, pay them in full by May 31 and have all outstanding penalties waived.

Spring Happenings

When you want to know about programs and services offered by county government, Happenings is your source for information.

Lifestyles Guide 2012

The new "Lifestyles Guide 2012" is available from the County's Office of Economic Development. Contact the office at OED@nccde.org to request free copies of this 32-page booklet.

Newsletters

View all of the recent County newsletters.

Comprehensive Development Plan Update 2012

New Castle County is in the process of updating the 2007 Comprehensive Development Plan. The County is committed to reviewing and updating growth strategies every five years. This update is presently under review by County Council.

Neighborhood Stabilization Program

Learn about several programs designed to turn abandoned or vacant properties into homes for families. Whether you are looking for a home to buy or need assistance with down payment and settlement costs, you should explore NSP.

Homeowner Association Help Line

The New Castle County Homeowner Association Help Line serves as a communication, educational and informational call center for maintenance corporations and civic associations in New Castle County.

Maintenance Corporation Billing Program

View program information and download the enrollment form.

Have You Licensed Your Dog?

Licenses are issued for each calendar year beginning January 1 and ending December 31.

Cease the Grease

Don't pour fats, oils or grease (FOG) down the drain.  Perry the Pipe hosts this two-minute animated video.

Green Initiatives

Information regarding New Castle County's environmentally friendly initiatives, and smart energy programs.

NPDES

The EPA controls stormwater overflow discharges through its National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES).

CERT

Find out about the NCC Office of Emergency Management Community Emergency Response Team (CERT).

Alarm Permit Form

Download/mail-in form to register your residential alarm system with New Castle County.

GovDeals

GovDeals provides services to various government agencies that allow them to sell surplus and confiscated items via the Internet.
Each participating agency has its own auction rules and regulations and may be subject to state and local ordinances.

NCC-TV

NCC-TV provides information about County services, activities, events, meetings and agendas in a short format programming on Comcast Channel 22 and Verizon Channel 29.
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Videos

"First Person" on WHYY-TV

Senior Roll Call Lifeline

"Sowing Seeds, Growing Jobs"

New Castle County EMS: Learn CPR!

Foreclosure Assistance

Buy From Your Neighbor

New Castle County 911 Center

Smart Energy Program