NOTICE: The New Castle County Government Center is currently closed to the public due to the COVID 19 health emergency. Meanwhile, we ask that residents and customers take advantage of the following convenient ways to conduct business with us:
Online: Please see our Online Services page for information on many of our services that are available online.
Drop-boxes: Located inside the lobby of the Government Center for applications, plans, fees, and/or other paperwork; drop-boxes are emptied daily.
Postal mail: All forms and fees may be mailed to: Department of Land Use, 87 Reads Way, New Castle, DE 1972
Announcement: The Department of Land Use weekly legal notice may currently be found in the Friday edition of The News Journal due to the discontinuation of their Saturday print edition. Information on current and upcoming meetings and events may always be found in the Calendar below and our Agenda Center.
Now in its third year, the YPB is the first of its kind in the state and welcomes young NCC residents ages of 16-22 to learn about the dynamics of growth, land development, infrastructure, and much more! Apply today! Read on...
The Department of Land Use is seeking your input as we begin the review and adoption process of the 2021 International Codes and Chapter Six of the New Castle County Code. Read on...
NCC Land Use & DelDOT seek to establish a Transportation Improvement District (TID) in the Churchman’s Crossing area and invite your participation. Read on...
Looking for New Castle County Council Land Use Committee Agendas? Please Click Here
Virtual Public Meeting Information:
In accordance with 29 Del. C. Section 10006A, Public Hearings will be held as virtual meetings utilizing Zoom Webinar. Unless otherwise specified, the Multipurpose Room of the James H. Gilliam Building located at 67 Reads Way will be accessible during scheduled hearing times for members of the public to attend virtual meetings in-person. The appropriate weblink, call-in number(s) and webinar ID number for all hearings may be found approximately two (2) business days prior to the scheduled hearing date on applicable hearing agendas, which are available in theAgenda Center and at each Board’s webpage listed below. Board of Adjustment Historic Review Board License, Inspection and Review Board Planning Board RPATAC Additional information regarding Virtual Public Meetings may be found at: Virtual Meetings-Land-Use
