Dover Phone Directory

The Dover Phone Directory gathers the key city lines in one page. Dover is the state capital and the seat of Kent County. City Hall sits at 15 Loockerman Plaza. The main line is (302) 736-7008. You can search the Dover phone directory by office, by name, or by the service you need. Staff across the City Clerk, City Manager, Planning, Finance, and Fire Marshal offices each have their own line. Use this page to find Dover staff directory numbers fast. Most contacts route through City Hall or Weyandt Hall.

Dover Phone Directory Hub

The main hub for the Dover Phone Directory lives at cityofdover.com. The site is the front door for every city office. Dover's vision, in its own words, is "a place where people want to live!" The homepage ties into each department and board. Quick links cover View and Pay My Bill, Property Information, the City Budget, the Finance and Tax Office, Police, Fire, Public Documents, and the Citizen Portal Login. A full phone list sits one click away from each page.

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The homepage links to agendas, public meetings, forms, and the full Dover staff directory. Most department pages list direct phone numbers near the top. State public records access is shaped by 29 Del. C. §§ 10001-10008, and Dover posts its own rules that match the state law.

Dover City Clerk Phone Directory

The City Clerk's Office is the link between the public, the City Council, and city staff. Andria L. Bennett, CMC, serves as Dover's City Clerk. The office phone is (302) 736-7008. The fax is (302) 736-5068. You can email the team at cityclerk@dover.de.us. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. City Hall opens at 8:30 a.m. and closes at 5:00 p.m. The mailing address is City Hall, 15 Loockerman Plaza, Dover, DE 19903.

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The Clerk's team keeps meeting agendas and minutes. They handle FOIA requests, ceremonial documents, the city budget files, ordinances, resolutions, and tributes. Call the Clerk first when you need a past vote or a sealed record. The office is committed to keeping city history on file. That records work is a core duty under state law.

Dover City Manager Phone Listings

The City Manager's Office coordinates all city work. Dave Hugg is the City Manager. His email is dhugg@dover.de.us. The main line is (302) 736-7005. The office fax is (302) 736-7002. The mailing address is City Hall, 15 Loockerman Plaza, Dover, DE 19901. Sharon Duca is the Assistant City Manager (sduca@dover.de.us). Kay Sass is the Public Affairs and Emergency Management Coordinator (ksass@dover.de.us). Jeff Dill is the Budget Analyst (jdill@dover.de.us). Yvonne Martine is the Executive Assistant to the City Manager (ymartine@dover.de.us).

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The office answers to citizens, tracks capital projects, and writes the yearly budget. It gives admin support to the City Council. The City Manager oversees a wide set of departments. These include Central Services (Fleet, procurement, and RFPs), Customer Service (electric, water, and tax bills), Human Resources, IT, Parks and Recreation, the Dover Public Library, Public Affairs, Public Works, and Public Utilities. Each unit has its own staff phone list tied to the Dover phone directory.

Planning and Inspections Contact Numbers

The Department of Planning and Inspections sits inside City Hall at 15 Loockerman Plaza. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Sharon Duca is the Interim Director. Dawn Melson-Williams is the Principal Planner. For permit and business license questions, call Inspections at (302) 736-7010. For zoning questions, call the Planning Office at (302) 736-7196. The office fax is (302) 736-4217. You can also email permitsandlicenses@dover.de.us.

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Planning runs zoning and land subdivision rules. Staff back the Planning Commission, the Board of Adjustment, and the Historic District Commission. They also hand planning research to City Council. The Public Inspections Division covers ICC Building, Plumbing, and Mechanical Codes. It also takes on housing code, property maintenance, license rules, and calls about grass cutting or abandoned autos. The Fire Marshal's team pairs with this group on plan review for fire alarm, sprinkler, and exit systems.

Dover Phone Directory FOIA Access

Dover's FOIA page is your path to city public records. Crystal Wheeler serves as FOIA Coordinator and Records Manager. For help, call the City Clerk's Office at (302) 736-7008 or email cityclerk@dover.de.us. The city takes online FOIA requests, lets you check status, and keeps a public FOIA archive. Public record rights in Delaware flow from 29 Del. C. §§ 10001-10008. Dover follows the state rule for timely response and fair access.

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Crime Report copies for victims are free at the Dover Police Records Unit with photo ID. Call (302) 736-7105 Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., to check if the report is ready. Insurance companies can get a copy for their insured's property at a $25 fee. Fire Investigative Reports are not released without a court subpoena, but the Fire Marshal's Office can give a Statement of Verification. Liens, outstanding taxes, and assessments are free through Customer Service. Email ebilling@dover.de.us, fax (302) 736-7193, or call (302) 736-7035. A Zoning Verification Letter costs $50. Call Planning at (302) 736-7196 or email permitsandlicenses@dover.de.us.

Dover Phone Directory Finance Office

The Finance Department sits in Weyandt Hall at 5 East Reed Street. That is the corner of South State Street and Reed Street. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Accounts Payable is (302) 736-7152. Payroll is (302) 736-7054. The fax is (302) 760-4930. For tax or utility payments, call Customer Service at (302) 736-7035. For business licenses and permits, call Planning and Inspections at (302) 736-7011. The mailing address is P.O. Box 475, Dover, DE 19903-0475.

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Finance writes the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) each fiscal year. The fiscal year runs July 1 through June 30. The report covers demographic and economic stats, monthly budget reports, retirement trust fund reports, electric fund reports, and audit reports. Purchasing policies back fair and open access to city contracts. Rules set aside help for minority and local vendors. The Dover phone directory makes it easy to reach the right Finance staffer for a bill, a vendor question, or payroll.

Dover Fire Marshal Phone Directory

The Fire Marshal's Office covers fire prevention, inspections, plan review, and cause work. Jason Osika is the Deputy Director of Emergency Management and Communications and the Fire Marshal. His email is josika@dover.de.us. The Deputy Fire Marshals are Matthew Brown (mbrown@dover.de.us), Sean Christiansen (schristiansen@dover.de.us), and Phillip Lewis (plewis@dover.de.us). Office hours are Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The office phone is (302) 736-4457. The fax is (302) 736-4217. After hours, call the Dover Fire Department Dispatch Center at (302) 736-7168. Email cityofdoverfmo@dover.de.us for general questions. The mailing address is City of Dover, Attn: Fire Marshal's Office, 15 Loockerman Plaza, Dover, DE 19901.

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The Fire Marshal's team handles yearly fire and life safety inspections. Staff look at origin and cause after fires. They review plans for new builds. Work covers fire alarm, sprinkler, and commercial kitchen hood and suppression systems. Key codes in use include:

• City of Dover Code of Ordinances (Chapter 46)
• Delaware State Fire Prevention Regulations
• 2024 NFPA 1 Fire Code
• 2024 NFPA 101 Life Safety Code
• 2025 NFPA 72 National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code
• 2024 NFPA 13 Installation of Sprinkler Systems

The Fire Marshal page on the city site lists forms, checklists, and permit steps. Call during open hours for the fastest reply. For an after-hours fire issue, always use 911 first and the Dispatch Center second.

Dover in Kent County

Dover is the seat of Kent County. County-level offices sit nearby and pair with city staff for many services. Visit the Kent County phone directory page for county court, records, and clerk lines.

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