Division of Small Business

City of Dover

Specific Need: Access to Capital | Service Area(s): Kent | Industry: Main Street Small Business | Business Stage: Expanding Established Start-up

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About this Organization

Dover (pop. 38,000) is the state capital and a hotbed for higher education. Delaware State University, Wilmington University, Wesley College and Delaware Technical Community College are all located here. The city is part of the Downtown Delaware program and its downtown is designated a Downtown Development District. Several large manufacturers, including Kraft Heinz and Edgewell Personal Care maintain facilities here.

Programs

Architectural Expense Reimbursement

A reimbursement up to $5000 for architectural expenses for new or expanded businesses in the high priority target area

Business License Fee Waivers

A three year business license fee waiver for businesses being established in or expanded to Dover's high priority target area

Facade Improvement Grants

Grants available for business owners to finance improvements to storefronts and signage

Partial Waiver of Impact Fees

A 50% waiver of city water and sewer impact fees for projects that include an increase in equivalent dwelling units (EDUs).

Partial Waiver of Permit Fees

A 50% waiver of building, plumbing, mechanical, and fire protection permit fees for the renovation and/or establishment of businesses in an existing industrial or commercial space

Tax Abatement

A 10 year property tax waiver for improvements made to business properties

Tax Credit Program for Historic Properties

A 50% property tax credit up to $6000 to renovate designated historic properties

Transfer Tax Rebates

A rebate on the buyer's portion of the real estate transfer tax for businesses that transfer to Dover's high priority target area.

Contact this Organization

Primary Contact

David Hugg

Website

https://cityofdover.com

Address

15 Loockerman Plaza
Dover, DE
19901

Phone

302-736-7196

Social Media

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Dover Office:
99 Kings Highway,
Dover, DE 19901
(302) 739-4271

Wilmington Office:
820 N. French Street,
Wilmington, DE 19801
(302) 577-8477

business@delaware.gov

The Delaware Division of Small Business, part of the Delaware Department of State, is a service-focused agency committed to supporting businesses starting and growing in Delaware. Small businesses can reach out to the Division for assistance in connecting to the resources and advice to succeed. The Division is a champion for Delaware small businesses and is here to help take companies to the next level.