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The Town of Middletown requires all contractors
who are working within the town limits and any businesses located within the
town limits to acquire a business license. Fees vary. Call
(302) 378-3587 or
e-mail. Fax (302) 378-5675.
Hours 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Business License Application
(pdf)
Also, for home-based businesses,
check out this business license questionnaire:
Business License Questionnaire |
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If you are planning any new home improvements, be sure to contact the
Permits/Inspections Department to obtain a building permit. These are
required for:
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Building or installing patios, decks or patio
covers; chimneys; garages; ventilation, heating or air-conditioning supply or
exhaust systems; swimming pools; and tool or storage sheds.
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Adding or changing rooms, dormers, windows
or wall openings, circuits or other parts of electrical systems; walls to a porch; and
garages to a livable area.
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Replacing or repairing roofing, termite damage,
porches, existing stone, brick or concrete.
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Demolishing any structure or part of a structure
affecting a building on your property.
A building permit ensures that work is done in
compliance with the International Building Code and Code of the Town of
Middletown and ensures that each phase of work is inspected by the town code
official. Contractors hired to perform building or reconstruction work
must be licensed with the town.
Inspections - Each non-occupant owner of a
residence who rents or leases to another person is required to have the
property inspected prior to a occupancy.
Permit/Inspection fees-Residential
Permit Fees -
Commercial
Public Record Fee Schedule
Public Record Access Form
Please call (302) 378-1171 or
e-mail. Fax
(302) 378-5675. Hours 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
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The Town of
Middletown is responsible for inspecting all new residential and commercial
construction and renovations to ensure code compliance. It also inspects
existing properties to ensure compliance with the housing code and to maintain
health, sanitary and safe living conditions. The code official also
enforces town ordinances prohibiting substandard housing conditions, high
weeds and nuisance conditions. The officials also investigate property
maintenance complaints.
Please call (302) 378-1171 or
e-mail. Fax: (302)
378-5675. Hours 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
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Town of Middletown, 19 West Green Street, Middletown, DE 19709