Dover Delaware Planning and Inspections Permit Guide

Dover homeowners should check Planning and Inspections before new construction, demolition, renovation, roofing, siding, solar panels, fences, pools, sheds, plumbing, heating, public occupancy, or zoning verification.

Permit takeaway

Dover Planning and Inspections issues permits and licenses for new construction, signs, fences, demolition, mobile homes, and other work, with building, plumbing, mechanical, and fire review tied to adopted codes.

Zoning and placement

The department coordinates zoning, public inspections, fire marshal review, floodplain management, zoning maps, public works renovation checklists, and right-of-way forms.

Building and trade review

The building permit application includes work types such as new construction, addition, demolition, renovation, roof work, alteration, siding, solar panels, fence, pool, elevator, and shed.

Call before applying when

Call before applying if the project includes a fence, shed, pool, solar panels, demolition, roof work, public works item, floodplain property, plumbing, heating, or business-license question.

Documents to prepare

• Building permit application
• Site or zoning plan
• Contractor information
• Floodplain or public works information when applicable
• Trade permit forms when applicable

Inspection planning

• Confirm zoning review
• Submit permit application
• Post issued permit visibly
• Call Delmarva 811 before digging
• Schedule required inspections

Official sources

• Dover Planning and Inspections
• Dover Forms
• Dover Building Permit Application

This guide is a planning summary. Always verify the current requirements with the local office before starting work.