Milton · Land use
Milton, Delaware: land use, zoning and development
Milton has 2,525 tax parcels on 1,584 mapped acres. 43 Sussex County land-use cases in the SussexCounty.ai docket list Milton as their area, as of 2026-10-24.
Most recent land-use applications listing Milton
| Case | Type | Applied | Status entries |
|---|---|---|---|
| MOE-26-50 | Minor Subdivision | 2026-09-28 | Approved |
| 2026-11 | Major Subdivision | 2026-09-24 | Pending |
| S-25-15 | Site Plan | 2026-09-18 | Pending |
| MOE-26-43 | Minor Subdivision | 2026-09-01 | Approved, Pending |
| MOE-26-33 | Minor Subdivision | 2026-07-02 | Pending |
| 13218 | Variance | 2026-06-25 | Denied, Pending |
| CZ 2065 | Change Of Zone | 2026-05-19 | Pending |
| S-26-17 | Site Plan | 2026-05-13 | Pending |
Applicant names are available to SussexCounty.ai Pro subscribers. Full records are on the Sussex County land use docket.
More about Milton
Questions about land use in Milton
How many tax parcels are in Milton?
As of 2026-08-09, SussexCounty.ai counts 2,525 tax parcels in Milton, covering 1,583.6 mapped acres. The median parcel is 0.162 acres. Source: Parcels by jurisdiction, compiled from Sussex County GIS parcel records.
What share of Sussex County parcels are in Milton?
Milton holds 1.5% of the 164,169 tax parcels SussexCounty.ai counts countywide. Source: Parcels by jurisdiction.
How many Sussex County land-use cases list Milton as their area?
43 of the 610 cases in the SussexCounty.ai compiled docket list Milton 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 Milton?
By application type: 11 minor subdivision, 9 variance, 8 site plan, 5 major subdivision, fewer than 5 conditional use, fewer than 5 variance / special use exception, fewer than 5 change of zone, fewer than 5 special use exception. Source: Planning docket statistics.
How many Milton-area land-use cases were approved?
22 have an approval among their status entries, 18 are pending, fewer than 5 were denied and fewer than 5 were withdrawn, per the compiled record as of 2026-10-24.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 Milton were filed each year?
By application date: 27 in 2025, 16 in 2026 (through 2026-10-24). Source: SussexCounty.ai land-use docket.
Who issues building permits in Milton?
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 Milton Town Hall?
Town Hall is at 115 Federal Street, Milton, DE 19968, phone (302) 684-4110, open Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 5:00 pm. Source: milton.delaware.gov.
When does Milton Town Council meet?
The town site does not state a standing schedule. Agendas and meetings are on the town's civicweb portal (miltondelaware.civicweb.net). Source: milton.delaware.gov, milton.delaware.gov.
Who handles planning and zoning in Milton?
The town has a Planning and Code Enforcement department, boards and commissions, and a Town Code on ecode360 (ecode360.com/MI2821). The town site also publishes a Comprehensive Plan and Maps page. Source: milton.delaware.gov, milton.delaware.gov.
Does Milton have its own police department?
Yes. The town site lists a Milton Police Department, which launched its own website in May 2025. Source: milton.delaware.gov, milton.delaware.gov.
Who provides water in Milton?
The town. Its news page lists town water projects, including a Hemlock Street water main and service line replacement beginning April 20, 2026. Source: milton.delaware.gov.
Who collects trash in Milton?
The town issues a residential waste collection contract; on June 30, 2026 it called for sealed bids on that contract. The town site has a Yard Waste & Trash Pickup page. Source: milton.delaware.gov, milton.delaware.gov.
What changed with Milton property taxes in 2026?
On October 6, 2026 Town Council gave final approval to an ordinance setting new tax rates tied to property reassessments, and on September 4, 2026 the town posted a notice about the shift to Sussex County property assessments. Source: milton.delaware.gov.
What downtown parking project did Milton complete in 2026?
On June 8, 2026 the town announced a new public parking lot at Union and Magnolia Streets and enforcement of downtown two-hour parking limits. (Reported 2026-06-08.) Source: milton.delaware.gov.
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Sussex County zoning districts · Glossary · Planning docket statistics · Parcels by jurisdiction