Milford · Land use
Milford, Delaware: land use, zoning and development
Milford has 4,971 tax parcels on 3,253 mapped acres. 21 Sussex County land-use cases in the SussexCounty.ai docket list Milford as their area, as of 2026-10-24.
Most recent land-use applications listing Milford
| Case | Type | Applied | Status entries |
|---|---|---|---|
| CU 2660 | Conditional Use | 2026-08-24 | Pending |
| S-26-35 | Site Plan | 2026-06-30 | Approved with conditions, Pending |
| 2026-05 | Major Subdivision | 2026-05-18 | Pending |
| 2026-04 | Major Subdivision | 2026-05-04 | Pending |
| MOE-26-10 | Minor Subdivision | 2026-03-11 | Approved |
| CU 2638 | Conditional Use | 2026-03-04 | Pending |
| 13172 | Variance | 2026-02-06 | Approved |
| MOE-26-07 | Minor Subdivision | 2026-01-28 | Approved |
Applicant names are available to SussexCounty.ai Pro subscribers. Full records are on the Sussex County land use docket.
More about Milford
Questions about land use in Milford
How many tax parcels are in Milford?
As of 2026-08-09, SussexCounty.ai counts 4,971 tax parcels in Milford, covering 3,253.3 mapped acres. The median parcel is 0.186 acres. Source: Parcels by jurisdiction, compiled from Sussex County GIS parcel records.
What share of Sussex County parcels are in Milford?
Milford holds 3.0% of the 164,169 tax parcels SussexCounty.ai counts countywide. Source: Parcels by jurisdiction.
How many Sussex County land-use cases list Milford as their area?
21 of the 610 cases in the SussexCounty.ai compiled docket list Milford as their area. The area is the locality name in the county record; it does not by itself mean the property is inside town limits. Source: SussexCounty.ai land-use docket, compiled from the Sussex County public docket.
What kinds of land-use cases are filed near Milford?
By application type: 7 minor subdivision, 5 variance, fewer than 5 major subdivision, fewer than 5 conditional use, fewer than 5 site plan, fewer than 5 not stated. Source: Planning docket statistics.
How many Milford-area land-use cases were approved?
14 have an approval among their status entries, 6 are pending, none were denied and fewer than 5 were withdrawn, per the compiled record as of 2026-10-24. Source: SussexCounty.ai land-use docket.
How many land-use applications near Milford were filed each year?
By application date: 12 in 2025, 9 in 2026 (through 2026-10-24). Source: SussexCounty.ai land-use docket.
Who issues building permits in Milford?
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 Milford City Hall?
The 2026 municipal election notice gives City Hall as 201 South Walnut Street, Milford. The city lists customer service at 119 S Walnut Street, phone 302-422-6616. Source: elections.delaware.gov, cityofmilford.com.
When does Milford City Council meet?
The city site says Council meets on the "Second and Fourth Monday of the month" at 6:00 pm in the council chambers at 201 South Walnut Street. Source: cityofmilford.com.
Who handles planning and zoning in Milford?
The city's Planning & Zoning Division oversees land use and code changes and reviews subdivision, site plan and variance applications. Milford sits in both Kent and Sussex counties, and the city site links to each county's permit office. Source: cityofmilford.com, cityofmilford.com.
Who provides electric, water and trash in Milford?
The city. Its site lists Electric (with DEMEC resources), Public Works with Water & Wastewater, and Solid Waste. Trash, recycling and yard waste requests go through the city's MyMilford request page. Source: cityofmilford.com.
Does Milford have its own police department?
Yes. The city site links a separate Milford Police Department website covering divisions and community programs. Source: cityofmilford.com.
Does Milford charge a transfer tax?
Sussex County's first-time homebuyer page lists Milford as "Exempt" in its transfer tax column. Source: sussexcountyde.gov.
What happened in Milford's April 2026 city election?
The election was held April 25, 2026. A Ward 2 seat was the only contested race, and the result was reported on April 28, 2026. (Reported 2026-04-28.) Source: milfordlive.com.
What internet news did Milford post in 2026?
On April 1, 2026 city and state leaders welcomed IQ Fiber as it launched service in Kent County, including Milford. (Reported 2026-04-01.) Source: milfordlive.com.
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Sussex County zoning districts · Glossary · Planning docket statistics · Parcels by jurisdiction