Millsboro · Land use
Millsboro, Delaware: land use, zoning and development
Millsboro has 4,040 tax parcels on 3,056 mapped acres. 56 Sussex County land-use cases in the SussexCounty.ai docket list Millsboro as their area, as of 2026-10-24.
Most recent land-use applications listing Millsboro
| Case | Type | Applied | Status entries |
|---|---|---|---|
| CU 2665 | Conditional Use | 2026-10-08 | Pending |
| MOE-26-25 | Minor Subdivision | 2026-08-27 | Approved, Pending |
| CU 2658 | Conditional Use | 2026-08-12 | Pending |
| S-25-45 | Site Plan | 2026-07-09 | Approved |
| 2026-09 | Major Subdivision | 2026-07-08 | Pending |
| APD-26-01 | Administrative Approval | 2026-07-08 | Pending |
| 13224 | Variance | 2026-07-07 | Pending |
| 13223 | Variance | 2026-07-06 | Pending |
Applicant names are available to SussexCounty.ai Pro subscribers. Full records are on the Sussex County land use docket.
More about Millsboro
Questions about land use in Millsboro
How many tax parcels are in Millsboro?
As of 2026-08-09, SussexCounty.ai counts 4,040 tax parcels in Millsboro, covering 3,056.0 mapped acres. The median parcel is 0.143 acres. Source: Parcels by jurisdiction, compiled from Sussex County GIS parcel records.
What share of Sussex County parcels are in Millsboro?
Millsboro holds 2.5% of the 164,169 tax parcels SussexCounty.ai counts countywide. Source: Parcels by jurisdiction.
How many Sussex County land-use cases list Millsboro as their area?
56 of the 610 cases in the SussexCounty.ai compiled docket list Millsboro 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 Millsboro?
By application type: 20 variance, 13 conditional use, 10 site plan, 7 minor subdivision, fewer than 5 special use exception, fewer than 5 change of zone, fewer than 5 major subdivision, fewer than 5 administrative approval. Source: Planning docket statistics.
How many Millsboro-area land-use cases were approved?
34 have an approval among their status entries, 18 are pending, fewer than 5 were denied and fewer than 5 were withdrawn, per the compiled record as of 2026-10-24.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 Millsboro were filed each year?
By application date: 36 in 2025, 20 in 2026 (through 2026-10-24). Source: SussexCounty.ai land-use docket.
Who issues building permits in Millsboro?
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 Millsboro Town Hall?
The town lists its address as 322 Wilson Highway, Millsboro, DE 19966, phone (302) 934-8171. Source: millsboro.org, millsboro.org.
When does Millsboro Town Council meet?
The town site does not state a standing schedule. Meetings are streamed on the Town of Millsboro Meetings YouTube channel and agendas are on the Agendas and Minutes page. Source: millsboro.org, millsboro.org.
Does Millsboro have its own code and zoning rules?
Yes. The Town Charter & Code is on ecode360 (ecode360.com/MI1671), and the town site publishes a Zoning Map, Comprehensive Plan and a Board of Adjustment. Source: millsboro.org, millsboro.org.
Who provides water and sewer in Millsboro?
The town. Its site refers to the "Town of Millsboro Water Department" and "Town of Millsboro Sewer Department." Meters are read quarterly. Source: millsboro.org, millsboro.org.
Who collects trash in Millsboro?
No one on the town's behalf. The town FAQ says "the town does not provide trash and recycling services" and residents must arrange their own. Source: millsboro.org.
Does Millsboro have its own police department?
Yes. The Millsboro Police Department has its own site; Coastal Point reported on March 12, 2026 it has 20 officers and aims to fill 21 positions in 2026. Source: millsboro.org, coastalpoint.com.
What is the Millsboro property tax rate?
The town FAQ states the current rate is "$0.44 per $100 of the assessed value of the property." Source: millsboro.org.
What sewer problem did Millsboro report in 2026?
Coastal Point reported on March 6, 2026 that heavy snow caused the town's second wastewater overflow of 2026 and that the town is working toward an upgrade. (Reported 2026-03-06.) Source: coastalpoint.com.
What development did Millsboro Council act on in March 2026?
Coastal Point reported on March 26, 2026 that Council narrowly approved a preliminary plan for 214 single-family homes on 84 acres (White Farm). (Reported 2026-03-26.) Source: coastalpoint.com.
What did Millsboro post about town property in August 2026?
On August 11, 2026 the town posted a request for proposals to buy, lease, renovate or redevelop town-owned property. (Reported 2026-08-11.) Source: millsboro.org.
Related
Sussex County zoning districts · Glossary · Planning docket statistics · Parcels by jurisdiction