Henlopen Acres, Delaware: land use, zoning and development

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Questions about land use in Henlopen Acres

How many tax parcels are in Henlopen Acres?

As of 2026-08-09, SussexCounty.ai counts 218 tax parcels in Henlopen Acres, covering 121.8 mapped acres. The median parcel is 0.459 acres. Source: Parcels by jurisdiction, compiled from Sussex County GIS parcel records.

What share of Sussex County parcels are in Henlopen Acres?

Henlopen Acres holds 0.1% of the 164,169 tax parcels SussexCounty.ai counts countywide. Source: Parcels by jurisdiction.

Are there Sussex County land-use cases for Henlopen Acres?

None of the 610 cases in the SussexCounty.ai compiled docket list Henlopen Acres as their area. Applications inside town limits usually go to the town, not the county. Source: SussexCounty.ai land-use docket.

Who issues building permits in Henlopen Acres?

Sussex County issues building permits countywide, including inside municipalities, per the county building permits page. Check with the town for any local requirements. Look up a parcel's permits by PIN on the SussexCounty.ai permits page.

Town government and zoning

Where is Henlopen Acres Town Hall?

Town Hall is at 104 Tidewaters, Henlopen Acres, DE 19971, phone (302) 227-6411. Zoning and building permit office hours are by appointment. Source: henlopenacres.delaware.gov.

When does the Henlopen Acres Board of Commissioners meet?

The town site lists quarterly Board of Commissioners meetings, for example Friday, October 9, 2026 at 9:00 a.m., plus special meetings such as December 11, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. Source: henlopenacres.delaware.gov.

Who handles planning and zoning in Henlopen Acres?

The town has its own Planning Commission, Board of Adjustment and Environmental Approval Committee. It is an incorporated town, so those boards apply here instead of county planning staff. Source: henlopenacres.delaware.gov, henlopenacres.delaware.gov.

Does Henlopen Acres have its own code?

Yes. The town site has a Charter & Code section under Information, and it adopted a new tree ordinance on January 9, 2026. Source: henlopenacres.delaware.gov, henlopenacres.delaware.gov.

Who provides water and sewer in Henlopen Acres?

The town site does not name a provider. It has a Water Quality page and lists Public Works supervisors for streets and the marina, so confirm service details with Town Hall. Source: henlopenacres.delaware.gov, henlopenacres.delaware.gov.

Does Henlopen Acres have its own police department?

The town site lists a security supervisor but does not describe a police department. Confirm coverage with Town Hall. Source: henlopenacres.delaware.gov.

What tree rule change did Henlopen Acres adopt in 2026?

On January 9, 2026 the town adopted a new tree ordinance effective immediately, lifting the April 2025 tree removal moratorium. (Reported 2026-01-09.) Source: henlopenacres.delaware.gov.

What public notice did Henlopen Acres post in October 2026?

On October 22, 2026 the town posted a public notice on updated operating rules for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers service road. (Reported 2026-10-22.) Source: henlopenacres.delaware.gov.

Related

Sussex County zoning districts · Glossary · Planning docket statistics · Parcels by jurisdiction