Code Enforcement & Inspections Department

 

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Code Enforcement & Inspections Department

This department enforces all the codes and ordinances that pertain to licensing, permits, and inspections of private property for compliance with codes related to the health, safety, and welfare of the citizens. This department includes the Office of Code Enforcement and Building Inspections It is responsible for the following tasks:

• Enforces Building Regulations Ordinances which include the 2006 International Building Code, 2006 International Residential Code, and 2006 International Property Maintenance Code.
• Enforces all other ordinances in relation to the Municipal Code including but not limited to the housing code, property maintenance, license ordinances, grass cutting ordinance, and abandon automobile code.
• Inspects and enforces the requirements of the zoning code in cooperation with the Planning Department.
• Issues permits for, commercial and residential construction, signs, and demolition.
• Issues licenses for building contractors.
• Issues rental housing licenses.

 

Building Inspections Office    
Please consult our list of permit applications to see if you require a building permit. Note that permits ARE required for decks, garden sheds, swimming pools, roofing and siding. Permits are not required for fences (but must adhere to our code). If you are unsure the nature of the work you are undertaking requires a permit please call this office. Various inspections will be undertaken by this department. Please consult your building permit for a list of those required inspections. It is the owner or the contractor responsibility to schedule an inspection, please call in the relevant inspection 24 hours in advance to 422-6616 ext 164.

Permit applications are processed in the order they are received. Please note permits will not be processed until all information has been verified. In some cases additional information may need to be supplied to the City of Milford.

Be aware that if you hire a contractor to undertake your building project, they must be in possession of a valid City of Milford contractor’s license.

As Milford divides both Kent and Sussex County, often a county building permit is required, as well as a Milford building permit. It is the owner’s responsibility to ensure all permits have been obtained. Please contact the appropriate county agency to determine if a county permit is required.   Kent County (http://www.co.kent.de.us/) and Sussex County (http://www.sussexcountyde.gov/)

Further building related questions can be submitted to bdennehy@milford-de.gov

 

Code Enforcement Office
Reference the list of license applications to apply for a Contractor or Residential Rental Operators License.

Contractors’ license requirements include a copy of a currents State of Delaware business license and proof of liability insurance. Annual fee is $100, prorated $25 per quarter.

All family dwelling rentals, and apartment complexes must be registered as a rental unit under a residential rental operators license. Annual cost is $50 per unit.
Applications are processed in the order they are received. Please note: Owners/Occupant of any rental shall NOT be entitled to recieve utilities until license has been obtained and all information has been verified.
 
Complaints concerning housing standards and/or property maintenance are taken via phone (422-6616 ext 178), E-mail (dwilliams@milford-de.gov), or by logging a complaint at the city offices. All complaints are logged in and investigated on a priority basis.

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Important Forms

2009 Contractors License Application
2009 Vendors License Application
2009 Rental Operations License Application
Commercial - Exterior Rennovation
Commerical - New, Addition, Interior Renovation
Commercial Sign Building Permit Application
Construction Trailer Building Permit Application
Deck Building Permit Application
Demolition Permit Application
Electric Utility Permit Application
Existing Building Permit Renewal Application
Footer/Foundation Construction Building Permit Application
Freedom of Information Act Request Form
Irrigation Meter/Meter Pit Permit Application
Pool Building Permit Application
Porch Building Permit Application
Residential Addition/Garage Building Permit Application
Residential Renovations Building Permit Application
Residential Construction Building Permit Application
Roof Permit Application
Sales Trailer Permit
Schedule of Fees - Commercial
Schedule of Fees - Residential
Shed Building Permit Application
Water/Sewer Utility Permit Application