Seaford · Land use
Seaford, Delaware: land use, zoning and development
Seaford has 3,277 tax parcels on 2,923 mapped acres. 50 Sussex County land-use cases in the SussexCounty.ai docket list Seaford as their area, as of 2026-10-24.
Most recent land-use applications listing Seaford
| Case | Type | Applied | Status entries |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13240 | Special Use Exception | 2026-10-13 | Pending |
| 13237 | Variance / Special Use Exception | 2026-10-01 | Pending |
| CU 2661 | Conditional Use | 2026-09-21 | Pending |
| 13235 | Special Use Exception | 2026-09-15 | Pending |
| S-26-45 | Site Plan | 2026-08-10 | Approved |
| CU 2657 | Conditional Use | 2026-07-28 | Pending |
| MOE-26-46 | Minor Subdivision | 2026-07-28 | Approved, Pending |
| MOE-25-70 | Minor Subdivision | 2026-07-02 | Approved, Pending |
Applicant names are available to SussexCounty.ai Pro subscribers. Full records are on the Sussex County land use docket.
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Questions about land use in Seaford
How many tax parcels are in Seaford?
As of 2026-08-09, SussexCounty.ai counts 3,277 tax parcels in Seaford, covering 2,923.1 mapped acres. The median parcel is 0.187 acres. Source: Parcels by jurisdiction, compiled from Sussex County GIS parcel records.
What share of Sussex County parcels are in Seaford?
Seaford holds 2.0% of the 164,169 tax parcels SussexCounty.ai counts countywide. Source: Parcels by jurisdiction.
How many Sussex County land-use cases list Seaford as their area?
50 of the 610 cases in the SussexCounty.ai compiled docket list Seaford 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 Seaford?
By application type: 17 minor subdivision, 7 variance, 7 conditional use, 7 site plan, 5 special use exception, fewer than 5 variance / special use exception, fewer than 5 major subdivision, fewer than 5 change of zone, fewer than 5 not stated. Source: Planning docket statistics.
How many Seaford-area land-use cases were approved?
30 have an approval among their status entries, 16 are pending, none were denied and fewer than 5 were withdrawn, per the compiled record as of 2026-10-24.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 Seaford were filed each year?
By application date: 27 in 2025, 23 in 2026 (through 2026-10-24). Source: SussexCounty.ai land-use docket.
Who issues building permits in Seaford?
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 Seaford City Hall?
City Hall is at 414 High Street, P.O. Box 1100, Seaford, DE 19973, phone 302.629.9173. Source: seafordde.com.
When does Seaford City Council meet?
The city site says Council "meets every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of every month at 7pm in City Council Chambers at 414 High St." Source: seafordde.com.
When does the Seaford Planning & Zoning Commission meet?
The commission "meets on the first Thursday of every month in the City Council Chambers at 414 High Street." Applications are filed through the city's Planning & Zoning Application form. Source: seafordde.com.
Does Seaford have its own code?
Yes. The city site publishes a City Code and City Charter page, plus a Board of Adjustments for variances. Source: seafordde.com.
Who provides electric in Seaford?
The City of Seaford. Its electric department serves about 5,211 customers inside city limits and buys power through the Delaware Municipal Electric Corporation (DEMEC). Source: seafordde.com.
Who handles water and sewer in Seaford?
City departments. Public Works maintains the water supply and 36.8 miles of streets, and the city Waste Water department runs a 2.0 MGD treatment plant. The city site does not say who collects trash; it lists clean-up week and leaves-and-limbs service. Source: seafordde.com, seafordde.com.
Does Seaford have its own police department?
Yes. Seaford PD non-emergency line is 302-855-2970, with bike patrol, cadet and school resource officer programs. Source: seafordde.com.
Does Seaford charge a transfer tax?
Sussex County's first-time homebuyer page lists a Seaford transfer tax of ".75% (seller's portion)" effective 1/8/2018. The city site does not state a property tax rate on its home page. Source: sussexcountyde.gov.
Who did Seaford Council honor in August 2026?
On August 25, 2026 Council honored Seaford Volunteer Fire Department members for their response to a March 21, 2026 residential structure fire. (Reported 2026-08-25.) Source: seafordde.com.
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Sussex County zoning districts · Glossary · Planning docket statistics · Parcels by jurisdiction