Code Violation Reporting in Delaware (2026)
6 rules on the books across Delaware, 3 cities and counties. Select a rule to read the full details.
Severity: Few Restrictions · Light Restrictions · Some Restrictions · Significant Restrictions · Heavy Restrictions
How to Report
Step-by-step guide to reporting code violations in your city, including 311 numbers, online portals, mobile apps, and what information to include.
Kent County
Some RestrictionsKent County Code § 90-2 lays out the complaint pipeline for suspected code violations: a resident or field staff files…
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Some RestrictionsBefore New Castle County code enforcement gets involved, the Tenants' Rights Guide at County Code § 19.03.003 requires…
Read full rule →Sussex County
Some RestrictionsSussex County property maintenance violations, overgrown weeds, prohibited accumulations and illegally stored vehicles…
Read full rule →Response Times
How quickly your city responds to code complaints, including priority levels for different violation types and typical timelines from report to resolution.
Common Violations
The most frequently reported code violations in your city, including tall grass, junk vehicles, illegal construction, unpermitted signs, and noise complaints.
Kent County
Some RestrictionsKent County Code § 90-3.A groups the violations residents most often report into six categories that must be corrected…
Read full rule →New Castle County
Some RestrictionsNew Castle County's code official issues civil-penalty citations for a fixed list of Property Maintenance Code…
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