{
 "topic": "fees",
 "label": "Fees & rates",
 "question": "What does a permit, licence, or municipal service cost?",
 "jurisdiction": "Delaware",
 "country": "US",
 "source": "https://govanswers.org/us/de/fees/",
 "municipalities": [
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-005715",
   "name": "Blades",
   "type": "Town",
   "path": "/us/de/blades/",
   "answer_page": "/us/de/blades/fees/",
   "json": "/us/de/blades/fees.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-06-05",
   "document": "Ordinance 429 — Administration and Other Miscellaneous Fees",
   "document_number": "429",
   "adopted_date": null,
   "transcript_url": "/us/de/blades/fees/ordinance-429/",
   "answer": "In the Town of Blades, Delaware, schedule scope: Administration and other miscellaneous fees.; notable fees: Duplicate Water Bills $10.00; Duplicate Tax Bills $10.00; Mortgage Multiple Tax Bills $25.00; Administration Fee $35.00; Bad Check Fee $50.00; Fax Charge $00.50 per page; Copy Charge $00.50 per page. Source: Ordinance 429 — Administration and Other Miscellaneous Fees, verified 2026-06-05."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-005717",
   "name": "Bridgeville",
   "type": "Town",
   "path": "/us/de/bridgeville/",
   "answer_page": "/us/de/bridgeville/fees/",
   "json": "/us/de/bridgeville/fees.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-06-05",
   "document": "Chapter 128: Fees",
   "document_number": "128",
   "adopted_date": null,
   "transcript_url": null,
   "answer": "The Town of Bridgeville, Delaware has 1 adopted ordinance on file: Chapter 128: Fees, verified 2026-06-05."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-005719",
   "name": "Cheswold",
   "type": "Town",
   "path": "/us/de/cheswold/",
   "answer_page": "/us/de/cheswold/fees/",
   "json": "/us/de/cheswold/fees.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-06-05",
   "document": "Ordinance 07-02-18-051: Combined Fee Schedule Ordinance",
   "document_number": "07-02-18-051",
   "adopted_date": null,
   "transcript_url": null,
   "answer": "The Town of Cheswold, Delaware has 1 adopted ordinance on file: Ordinance 07-02-18-051: Combined Fee Schedule Ordinance, verified 2026-06-05."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-005724",
   "name": "Dewey Beach",
   "type": "Town",
   "path": "/us/de/dewey-beach/",
   "answer_page": "/us/de/dewey-beach/fees/",
   "json": "/us/de/dewey-beach/fees.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-06-05",
   "document": "Chapter 93: Fees — Town of Dewey Beach Code",
   "document_number": "93",
   "adopted_date": null,
   "transcript_url": null,
   "answer": "The Town of Dewey Beach, Delaware has 1 adopted ordinance on file: Chapter 93: Fees — Town of Dewey Beach Code, verified 2026-06-05."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-005725",
   "name": "Dover",
   "type": "City",
   "path": "/us/de/dover/",
   "answer_page": "/us/de/dover/fees/",
   "json": "/us/de/dover/fees.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-06-05",
   "document": "Ordinance #2024-27 – Amending Appendix F – Fees and Fines (Planning and Subdivisions)",
   "document_number": "2024-27",
   "adopted_date": "2024-07-22",
   "transcript_url": "/us/de/dover/fees/ordinance-2024-27/",
   "answer": "In the City of Dover, Delaware, schedule scope: Fees and fines for Planning, Subdivisions, Zoning, Board of Adjustment, Historic District Commission, and Planning Commission.; notable fees: Zoning verification $60.00; Subdivision preapplication $225.00; Residential variance $325.00; Nonresidential variance $625.00; Conditional use permit $450.00 plus $25.00 per acre.; effective date: September 1, 2024. Source: Ordinance #2024-27 – Amending Appendix F – Fees and Fines (Planning and Subdivisions), verified 2026-06-05."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-005726",
   "name": "Ellendale",
   "type": "Town",
   "path": "/us/de/ellendale/",
   "answer_page": "/us/de/ellendale/fees/",
   "json": "/us/de/ellendale/fees.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-06-05",
   "document": "Town of Ellendale 2025 Fee Schedule (Updated 5-7-25)",
   "document_number": null,
   "adopted_date": "2025-05-08",
   "transcript_url": "/us/de/ellendale/fees/town-of-ellendale-2025-fee-schedule/",
   "answer": "In the Town of Ellendale, Delaware, schedule scope: Fees for permits, licenses, fines, taxes, rentals, and administrative services for the Town of Ellendale.; notable fees: Annual Property Taxes $2.00 per $100.00 using 100% of Sussex County 1974 Assessed Value. Source: Town of Ellendale 2025 Fee Schedule (Updated 5-7-25), verified 2026-06-05."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-005730",
   "name": "Fenwick Island",
   "type": "Town",
   "path": "/us/de/fenwick-island/",
   "answer_page": "/us/de/fenwick-island/fees/",
   "json": "/us/de/fenwick-island/fees.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-06-05",
   "document": "Town of Fenwick Island FY 2025-2026 Fee Schedule",
   "document_number": null,
   "adopted_date": null,
   "transcript_url": "/us/de/fenwick-island/fees/town-of-fenwick-island-fy-2025-2026-fee-schedule/",
   "answer": "In the Town of Fenwick Island, Delaware, schedule scope: Annual business licenses, permits, parking, property tax, hearing fees, and other municipal fees for Fenwick Island, Delaware; notable fees: Retail merchant $185 + $0.10/sq ft; building permit 3% ECC ($100 min); parking $4/hr or $500 summer; property tax $0.174015 per $100 assessed value; EMS $60. Source: Town of Fenwick Island FY 2025-2026 Fee Schedule, verified 2026-06-05."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-005732",
   "name": "Frederica",
   "type": "Town",
   "path": "/us/de/frederica/",
   "answer_page": "/us/de/frederica/fees/",
   "json": "/us/de/frederica/fees.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-06-05",
   "document": "Ordinance 24-04 – Updated Fees",
   "document_number": "24-04",
   "adopted_date": null,
   "transcript_url": null,
   "answer": "The Town of Frederica, Delaware has 1 adopted ordinance on file: Ordinance 24-04 – Updated Fees, verified 2026-06-05."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-005735",
   "name": "Harrington",
   "type": "City",
   "path": "/us/de/harrington/",
   "answer_page": "/us/de/harrington/fees/",
   "json": "/us/de/harrington/fees.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-06-05",
   "document": "Code of the City of Harrington Chapter 180 — Municipal Fees",
   "document_number": "180",
   "adopted_date": null,
   "transcript_url": null,
   "answer": "The City of Harrington, Delaware has 1 adopted ordinance on file: Code of the City of Harrington Chapter 180 — Municipal Fees, verified 2026-06-05."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-005737",
   "name": "Henlopen Acres",
   "type": "Town",
   "path": "/us/de/henlopen-acres/",
   "answer_page": "/us/de/henlopen-acres/fees/",
   "json": "/us/de/henlopen-acres/fees.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-06-05",
   "document": "Town of Henlopen Acres Approved Fee Schedule 2025-2026",
   "document_number": "2025-2026",
   "adopted_date": null,
   "transcript_url": "/us/de/henlopen-acres/fees/schedule-2025-2026/",
   "answer": "In the Town of Henlopen Acres, Delaware, schedule scope: Covers business licenses, construction permits, board of adjustment fees, tax rates, water services, marina fees, and other municipal services.; notable fees: Business license $50.00-$275.00; building permit 2.5%-3.5% of Cost; variance $1,250.00; tax $0.18 per $100.00; water Single Dwelling $550.00; marina Minimum Fee $2,500.00; Rental permit $125.00.. Source: Town of Henlopen Acres Approved Fee Schedule 2025-2026, verified 2026-06-05."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-005738",
   "name": "Houston",
   "type": "Town",
   "path": "/us/de/houston/",
   "answer_page": "/us/de/houston/fees/",
   "json": "/us/de/houston/fees.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-06-05",
   "document": "Town of Houston Chapter 175 — Fees (2017-2018 Fee Schedule)",
   "document_number": "175",
   "adopted_date": null,
   "transcript_url": "/us/de/houston/fees/chapter-175/",
   "answer": "In the Town of Houston, Delaware, schedule scope: Chapter 175 municipal fees covering permits, licenses, taxes, violations, inspections, and residential rental property fees for 2017-2018.; notable fees: Trash/Recycle (Annual) $250; Capitation (18+) $25; Business License (One-Time) $500; Property Tax $0.15/$100 assessed; Real Estate Transfer Tax 1.5%; Return Checks $40; Residential Rental License $500; effective date: June 01, 2017. Source: Town of Houston Chapter 175 — Fees (2017-2018 Fee Schedule), verified 2026-06-05."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-005750",
   "name": "New Castle",
   "type": "City",
   "path": "/us/de/new-castle/",
   "answer_page": "/us/de/new-castle/fees/",
   "json": "/us/de/new-castle/fees.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-06-05",
   "document": "Chapter A239: Fees",
   "document_number": null,
   "adopted_date": null,
   "transcript_url": null,
   "answer": "The City of New Castle, Delaware has 1 adopted ordinance on file: Chapter A239: Fees, verified 2026-06-05."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-005757",
   "name": "Selbyville",
   "type": "Town",
   "path": "/us/de/selbyville/",
   "answer_page": "/us/de/selbyville/fees/",
   "json": "/us/de/selbyville/fees.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-06-05",
   "document": "Selbyville FY2027 Fee Schedule",
   "document_number": null,
   "adopted_date": null,
   "transcript_url": "/us/de/selbyville/fees/selbyville-fy2027-fee-schedule/",
   "answer": "In the Town of Selbyville, Delaware, schedule scope: Fees for reservations, permits, licenses, utilities, subdivisions, and impact fees.; notable fees: Business License $125.00; Water Turn on Fee $100.00; Pavilion Reservation $100. Source: Selbyville FY2027 Fee Schedule, verified 2026-06-05."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-005759",
   "name": "Smyrna",
   "type": "Town",
   "path": "/us/de/smyrna/",
   "answer_page": "/us/de/smyrna/fees/",
   "json": "/us/de/smyrna/fees.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-06-05",
   "document": "Town of Smyrna 2026 Fee Schedule",
   "document_number": null,
   "adopted_date": null,
   "transcript_url": "/us/de/smyrna/fees/town-of-smyrna-2026-fee-schedule/",
   "answer": "In the Town of Smyrna, Delaware, schedule scope: Building, electric, parks, planning, public works, trash, water/sewer, and impact fees for Town of Smyrna; notable fees: Rental license $100; building permit $60 + $11/$1,000; plumbing $20 first 5 fixtures; sign permit $2/sq ft min $25; trash customer charge $38/month; contractor license $125; effective date: January 1, 2026. Source: Town of Smyrna 2026 Fee Schedule, verified 2026-06-05."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-005760",
   "name": "South Bethany",
   "type": "Town",
   "path": "/us/de/south-bethany/",
   "answer_page": "/us/de/south-bethany/fees/",
   "json": "/us/de/south-bethany/fees.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-06-05",
   "document": "South Bethany Resolution 2-26 — Schedule of Fees",
   "document_number": "2-26",
   "adopted_date": null,
   "transcript_url": "/us/de/south-bethany/fees/resolution-2-26/",
   "answer": "In the Town of South Bethany, Delaware, schedule scope: Town of South Bethany's Schedule of Fees, including revised visitor parking permit fees; effective date: May 1, 2026. Source: South Bethany Resolution 2-26 — Schedule of Fees, verified 2026-06-05."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-005761",
   "name": "Townsend",
   "type": "Town",
   "path": "/us/de/townsend/",
   "answer_page": "/us/de/townsend/fees/",
   "json": "/us/de/townsend/fees.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-06-05",
   "document": "Townsend Resolution 2026-004 — Adopting the New Fee Schedule for The Town of Townsend",
   "document_number": "2026-004",
   "adopted_date": null,
   "transcript_url": "/us/de/townsend/fees/resolution-2026-004/",
   "answer": "In the Townsend, Delaware, schedule scope: Permit fees, inspection fees, and other service charges for the Town of Townsend; effective date: May 6th, 2026. Source: Townsend Resolution 2026-004 — Adopting the New Fee Schedule for The Town of Townsend, verified 2026-06-05."
  }
 ],
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  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-005709",
   "name": "Arden",
   "path": "/us/de/arden/",
   "status": "found",
   "last_verified": "2026-06-05"
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-005711",
   "name": "Ardentown",
   "path": "/us/de/ardentown/",
   "status": "found",
   "last_verified": "2026-06-05"
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-005712",
   "name": "Bellefonte",
   "path": "/us/de/bellefonte/",
   "status": "found",
   "last_verified": "2026-06-05"
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-005713",
   "name": "Bethany Beach",
   "path": "/us/de/bethany-beach/",
   "status": "found",
   "last_verified": "2026-06-05"
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-005716",
   "name": "Bowers",
   "path": "/us/de/bowers/",
   "status": "found",
   "last_verified": "2026-06-05"
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-005718",
   "name": "Camden",
   "path": "/us/de/camden/",
   "status": "found",
   "last_verified": "2026-06-05"
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-005720",
   "name": "Clayton",
   "path": "/us/de/clayton/",
   "status": "found",
   "last_verified": "2026-06-05"
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-005721",
   "name": "Dagsboro",
   "path": "/us/de/dagsboro/",
   "status": "found",
   "last_verified": "2026-06-05"
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-005722",
   "name": "Delaware City",
   "path": "/us/de/delaware-city/",
   "status": "found",
   "last_verified": "2026-06-05"
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-005723",
   "name": "Delmar",
   "path": "/us/de/delmar/",
   "status": "found",
   "last_verified": "2026-06-05"
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-005727",
   "name": "Elsmere",
   "path": "/us/de/elsmere/",
   "status": "found",
   "last_verified": "2026-06-05"
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-005729",
   "name": "Felton",
   "path": "/us/de/felton/",
   "status": "found",
   "last_verified": "2026-06-05"
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-005733",
   "name": "Georgetown",
   "path": "/us/de/georgetown/",
   "status": "found",
   "last_verified": "2026-06-05"
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-005734",
   "name": "Greenwood",
   "path": "/us/de/greenwood/",
   "status": "found",
   "last_verified": "2026-06-05"
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-005736",
   "name": "Hartly",
   "path": "/us/de/hartly/",
   "status": "found",
   "last_verified": "2026-06-05"
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-005739",
   "name": "Kenton",
   "path": "/us/de/kenton/",
   "status": "found",
   "last_verified": "2026-06-05"
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-005740",
   "name": "Laurel",
   "path": "/us/de/laurel/",
   "status": "found",
   "last_verified": "2026-06-05"
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-005742",
   "name": "Lewes",
   "path": "/us/de/lewes/",
   "status": "found",
   "last_verified": "2026-06-05"
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-005743",
   "name": "Little Creek",
   "path": "/us/de/little-creek/",
   "status": "found",
   "last_verified": "2026-06-05"
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-005744",
   "name": "Magnolia",
   "path": "/us/de/magnolia/",
   "status": "found",
   "last_verified": "2026-06-05"
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-005745",
   "name": "Middletown",
   "path": "/us/de/middletown/",
   "status": "found",
   "last_verified": "2026-06-05"
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-005746",
   "name": "Milford",
   "path": "/us/de/milford/",
   "status": "found",
   "last_verified": "2026-06-05"
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-005747",
   "name": "Millsboro",
   "path": "/us/de/millsboro/",
   "status": "found",
   "last_verified": "2026-06-05"
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-005748",
   "name": "Millville",
   "path": "/us/de/millville/",
   "status": "found",
   "last_verified": "2026-06-05"
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-005749",
   "name": "Milton",
   "path": "/us/de/milton/",
   "status": "found",
   "last_verified": "2026-06-05"
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-005751",
   "name": "Newark",
   "path": "/us/de/newark/",
   "status": "found",
   "last_verified": "2026-06-05"
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-005752",
   "name": "Newport",
   "path": "/us/de/newport/",
   "status": "found",
   "last_verified": "2026-06-05"
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-005753",
   "name": "Ocean View",
   "path": "/us/de/ocean-view/",
   "status": "found",
   "last_verified": "2026-06-05"
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-005754",
   "name": "Odessa",
   "path": "/us/de/odessa/",
   "status": "found",
   "last_verified": "2026-06-05"
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-005755",
   "name": "Rehoboth Beach",
   "path": "/us/de/rehoboth-beach/",
   "status": "found",
   "last_verified": "2026-06-05"
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-005756",
   "name": "Seaford",
   "path": "/us/de/seaford/",
   "status": "found",
   "last_verified": "2026-06-05"
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-005758",
   "name": "Slaughter Beach",
   "path": "/us/de/slaughter-beach/",
   "status": "found",
   "last_verified": "2026-06-05"
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-005762",
   "name": "Viola",
   "path": "/us/de/viola/",
   "status": "found",
   "last_verified": "2026-06-05"
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-005763",
   "name": "Wilmington",
   "path": "/us/de/wilmington/",
   "status": "found",
   "last_verified": "2026-06-05"
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-005765",
   "name": "Wyoming",
   "path": "/us/de/wyoming/",
   "status": "found",
   "last_verified": "2026-06-05"
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-005728",
   "name": "Farmington",
   "path": "/us/de/farmington/",
   "status": "none_found",
   "last_verified": "2026-06-05"
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-005710",
   "name": "Ardencroft",
   "path": "/us/de/ardencroft/",
   "status": "uncertain",
   "last_verified": "2026-06-05"
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-005714",
   "name": "Bethel",
   "path": "/us/de/bethel/",
   "status": "uncertain",
   "last_verified": "2026-06-05"
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-005731",
   "name": "Frankford",
   "path": "/us/de/frankford/",
   "status": "uncertain",
   "last_verified": "2026-06-05"
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-005741",
   "name": "Leipsic",
   "path": "/us/de/leipsic/",
   "status": "uncertain",
   "last_verified": "2026-06-05"
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-005764",
   "name": "Woodside",
   "path": "/us/de/woodside/",
   "status": "uncertain",
   "last_verified": "2026-06-05"
  }
 ]
}