Permits for certain activities within Wetland and Waters

Permits are issued for the placement of structures in privately owned subaqueous lands and tidal wetlands. Leases are issued for the placement of structures in publicly owned subaqueous lands. Most entities are required to obtain a permit to construct in waters or tidal wetlands of the state. Applicants include the general public, federal, state, county and local governments, environmental consultants, contractors.

More Information

https://dnrec.alpha.delaware.gov/water/wetlands-subaqueous/

Department: DNREC

Division: Water

Office: Wetlands and Subaqueous Lands Section

Term

Permits are valid 1 to 3 years depending on type

Fee

https://documents.dnrec.delaware.gov/wr/Documents/WSLS Fee Sheet.pdf

Application Form

https://dnrec.alpha.delaware.gov/water/wetlands-subaqueous/permits/

Applicable Laws

http://delcode.delaware.gov/title7/c072/

http://delcode.delaware.gov/title7/c066/

Applicable Rules and Regulations

http://regulations.delaware.gov/AdminCode/title7/7000/7500/7504.shtml

http://regulations.delaware.gov/AdminCode/title7/7000/7500/7502.shtml

http://regulations.delaware.gov/AdminCode/title7/7000/7500/7501.shtml

Contact

The Wetlands and Subaqueous Lands Section can be contacted by phone at 302-739-9943.

Notice

This search covers most of the frequently requested licenses, certifications, registrations, and filings that the State of Delaware requires. However, this is not a fully exhaustive list of every possible requirement. Please consult with the appropriate state agencies to find out if there are additional requirements you must fulfill.