Grow on Main Street
A place for new neighbors, new ideas and the next chapter of our downtown.
No confirmed business-opening announcements have been posted yet. In the meantime, meet the shops, restaurants and services already in town.
Meet our local businesses →Planning a business in Delaware City? Start with the city’s official forms and confirm the proposed location and use before signing a lease or beginning work. City licensing and Delaware state registration are separate steps.
Find business-license applications in the city’s forms directory. Ask Town Hall for the current form, fees and submission instructions; older annual forms may remain online.
Official city forms & applicationsTown Hall · (302) 834-4573Discuss your proposed use with Planning & Zoning. Construction, alterations and exterior work may require building permits, historic review and other approvals.
City permits & requirementsHistoric preservation reviewUse Delaware One Stop for state business registration and licensing. Confirm which state requirements apply to your business.
Delaware One StopDelaware’s Division of Small Business offers free one-on-one guidance through its business managers, including connections to funding opportunities. Grants are competitive and eligibility varies; advice does not guarantee an award.
DDD rebates & building incentives →Ask about local requirements, planning and your proposed business location.
Town Hall · 407 Clinton St
Delaware City resourcesExplore guidance and programs from Delaware’s Division of Small Business.
State business resourcesFind business-support organizations and state workshops.
Business Resource ConnectionBusiness workshops