Sussex County Pauses Housing Hearings | Dover News

Dover News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 16, 2026 · 1m

Sussex County is pausing public hearings for certain housing developments as it adapts to a new state law designed to speed up home construction across Delaware. Governor Matt Meyer’s executive order aims to cut red tape and prioritize affordable and workforce housing, while maintaining safety and environmental standards. The law effectively removes public hearings for “by-right” projects—those already meeting all zoning and code requirements—though the governor insists hearings remain vital for policy changes. Sussex County, which previously did the same for affordable housing, is now…