WILMINGTON BUILDING PERMITS

In an effort to help move the Wilmington Department of Licenses & Inspections forward with online building permits, the city has developed a new check and plan permitting system. The Permit Application Intake System allows resident and contractor applicants to view and upload documents related to their respective plan check applications.

What Type of ePermits in Wilmington, DE Are Offered?

To meet the needs of most construction projects, most plumbing, electrical, mechanical, and gas permits can be obtained through online submission. These, as well as all traditional building and renovation permits, require an online application to be created and sent through the ePermit portal.

What is Required for an Online Building Permit in Wilmington?

There are a unique set of guidelines required for both residential and commercial building permits in Wilmington, which are:

• 3 sets of drawings, sealed & signed by a design professional registered in the State of Delaware to be submitted in PDF format
• Copy of the signed contract between the licensed contractor and the responsible party 
• All contractors/subcontractors must be licensed in the City of Wilmington & State of Delaware 
• Comply with the Fire Marshal’s requirements 
• Approvals from all applicable City departments 

Ensuring that all of the requirements are provided in the proper format will expedite the permitting process.

What is the Best Way to Assure ePermit Approval in Wilmington?

As the Wilmington online portal is a new concept, it is recommended that both residents and contractors work with a permit expediting company on their electronic building permit submissions.

Contact us today at Service First Permits, as our team of ePermit specialists have the experience, knowledge and established network to assist you in receiving a fast permit approval that allows you to begin your construction as quickly as possible.