Sussex County Council

Senate Republicans announce they will not vote in favor of Delaware's Bond Bill — an allocation of $977 million for capital projects across the state — unless the House votes against a bill that would override a Sussex County Council decision that is holding up an offshore wind project.

Council voted in favor of the permit 3-2.

Delaware lawmakers introduce a bill that would override a Sussex County Council decision effectively halting an offshore wind project.

Tharros Village continues on its path to obtain a conditional land use permit from Sussex County. They will be heard by council members at Sussex County's June 17 meeting.

Sussex County officials present the Fiscal Year 2026 budget to County Council.

If implemented, the county could collect 1.25 percent of development construction value that would go to school districts.

If implemented, the system would increase property taxes for out-of-state residents with homes in Delaware.

The county's Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval for all three applications.

The site director said Sussex County expedited the process, but it's still going to take two months to be heard at a council meeting.

The tax credit programs are dependent on property values, meaning they need to be updated to accommodate for the increase in property values as reassessment comes to a close.