New Castle County, Delaware
"The First County in the First State"
County Home > Land Use > Property Owner Services
Address:
NCC Government Center
87 Read's Way
New Castle, DE 19720

General Information & Property Complaints:
(302) 395-5555
Land Use Questions:
(302) 395-5400

Fax: (302) 395-5587

Hours:
Monday through Friday
8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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Property Owner Services

We offer a wide range of information and services for property owners. The most widely used services are:

Property Information Search

Enter an address or parcel number to learn a variety of information about the property – zoning, school district, owner’s name and address, floodplain status and much more.

Home Improvement Forms and Information

When do you need a building permit? Is your contractor licensed? What is required if you want to place a shed or swimming pool in your yard?

Registering Property Maintenance Complaints & Pay Tickets

Do you have a neighbor who does not cut his/her grass or weeds? Are there unregistered, inoperable vehicles sitting on your next door neighbor’s property? Is there debris or old appliances sitting in the yard? File a complaint on-line so our Code Officers can inspect.

Exemption Applications & Assessment Appeals

Eligible senior or disabled property owners can download the application to apply for a property tax exemption. For those who believe that their property assessment is in error, a description of the appeal process and application for assessment appeals is available.

Renting out a Home

Applications for registering a rental property, pamphlets to distribute to tenants and information about the rental property inspection program.
If you cannot find the information you need or have a question, simply e-mail us at LandUse@nccde.org.