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Payments
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Pay utility, property tax, or other town bills at the cashier windows located through the back entrance of Town
Hall. We accept cash, debit cards (no credit cards at this time), money order, cashiers check or personal checks
for payment, or if you would like, you could
click here to sign up for direct debit
to have your utility bills automatically deducted from your checking or
savings account.
Payments may be mailed in or dropped off
at our office.
PLEASE NOTE: The town now deposits checks electronically with
deposit-on-site software.
Make sure funds are available in your account at the time you make your
payment to the town.
For your convenience, we have a utility mailbox located
at the entrance to Town Hall, and a utility drop box in the cashier lobby,
or you may pay with the cashier if using cash or a receipt is needed. Please
remember, when mailing in your payment: do not use tape, paperclips or
staples and always remember to include your account number on your check.
Phone number is (302) 378-2711, fax is (302) 378-1167. Hours: 7
a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. |
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Billing Department
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Any billing questions or changes, requests for
payment arrangements. Please call (302) 378-2711 or
e-mail. Fax (302) 378-9172. Hours: 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday
through Friday. |
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Meter Department |
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Please call (302) 378-5677, Fax (302) 449-2150. Hours 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. |
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Miss Utility |
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Call before you dig! 1 (800) 282-8555 |
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Licensing Department
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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)
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Permits/Inspections Department
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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
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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Code Officials
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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