Harrington Phone Directory
The Harrington Phone Directory brings the main city lines into one place. Use it to look up City Hall, Police, Public Works, the Council, and the FOIA desk. City Hall sits at 106 Dorman St., Harrington, DE 19952. The main line is (302) 398-3530. The fax is (302) 398-4477. Most questions about taxes, utility bills, rental licenses, or permits start right there. This page also points you to online tools for agendas, the city code, and emergency alerts. Search by name, by job, or by the service you need from the city.
Harrington Overview
Harrington Phone Directory Hub
The hub for the Harrington Phone Directory sits at harrington.delaware.gov. The city homepage is the front door to every office in town. News, notices, and event links are all posted there. Recent news covers the 48th Annual Harrington Heritage Days, the Parks and Recreation Annual Fundraising Golf Tournament, the Spring Clean-Up from May 4-8, and Yard Waste Drop Off starting March 18. A public notice on Election Petitions for Council Districts 5 and 6 is also posted. Flag Football, Spring Soccer signups, the Trash Schedule 2026, and the 2024 Water Quality Report round out the news feed.
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Quick links on the page cover Pay Your Bills Online, plus the Parks and Recreation, Library, and Police Department Facebook pages. You can sign up for emergency alerts through Onsolve, which powers the CodeRED-style warning system. Agendas for meetings live on the CivicWeb portal at cityofharrington.civicweb.net. The city code lives at ecode360.com/HA2808.
Note: Sign up for Onsolve alerts through the homepage to get storm, boil water, and public safety pings sent straight to your phone.
Harrington City Council Phone Directory
The Harrington City Council page sits at harrington.delaware.gov/city-council. Council meetings are held the third Monday of each month at the Harrington Public Library. The start time is 6:00 p.m. Agendas and attached papers go up on the CivicWeb portal ahead of each meeting. The page also has a link to the district map so you can find your Council Member.
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Mayor Franklin H. Tolson can be reached at 302-242-9365 or FTolson@cityofharrington.com. Tony Williams is at 205 E Center St., Harrington, DE 19952, with a phone line at 302-242-9372. Bonita Benson holds the District 3 seat. Darrin Simpson also serves on the Council. Ervin E. White holds District 5 from 121 Wolcott St., at (302) 398-8068. Michael Kimmey holds District 6 from 4 Mill St., at 302-670-4534.
Each Council member handles questions from voters in their own district. You can call them direct with a question or a concern about a local street, a yard, or a city service. The Mayor's office sets the tone for city work across all six districts.
Harrington City Hall Phone Directory
City Hall runs the day to day work of the city. The office sits at 106 Dorman St., Harrington, DE 19952. The main phone is 302-398-3530 and the fax is 302-398-4477. Regular hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. City Hall is under the direction of City Manager Norman Barlow. The team fields calls from the public, runs utility billing, handles property transfers, tracks taxes, pays bills, collects what is owed, manages staff, and issues business and rental licenses.
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Utility services are back-billed quarterly. The four billing dates are January 1, April 1, July 1, and October 1. Bills are due on the 10th day of the month following billing. Property taxes run on a fiscal year. Bills go out on or around July 1 each year. The city adopts all assessments from Kent County with a billing rate of 0.133 per $100 of assessed value. Kent County P.R.I.D.E. shows 60% of assessed value, while Harrington uses 100%. To convert, divide the 60% value by .6.
Harrington Police Phone Listings
The Harrington Police Department page sits at harrington.delaware.gov/police-department. For any emergency, dial 911 first. The station is at 10 Mechanic Street, Harrington, DE 19952. The main phone lines are (302) 398-4493, (302) 398-4494, and (302) 398-4495. The fax is (302) 398-8947. Non-Emergency Dispatch runs at (302) 739-4863. That line is the one to use for a noise call, a found item, or a small crash with no harm.
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The department posts news on Facebook. The page covers alerts, lost pets, and public safety tips. Pastor Guy Simpson serves as the Department Chaplain. He works with officers and the public on tough calls.
Note: The three listed office lines are staffed during normal hours, so use the Non-Emergency Dispatch number after hours for a quick response.
Public Works Contact Numbers
The Public Works page lives at harrington.delaware.gov/public-works. The office sits at 102 Franklin St. The phone is 302-398-3423 and the fax is 302-398-8166. An After Hours Emergency line runs at 302-632-8827. Use that line for a water main break, a sewer back-up, or a down street sign at night. Alan Moore runs the department. The team takes care of a long list of jobs that keep the city moving.
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Here is a short list of what the team handles:
- Water leaks and water or sewer line locates and checks
- Fire hydrant testing and repair
- Animal control and drainage issues
- Road repairs, snow removal, and sign fixes
- Weed control on curb lines and alley repairs
- City building upkeep and facility work
Yard waste has been banned from Delaware landfills since January 1, 2011. City residents can drop yard waste at Delaware Solid Waste Authority sites. Fire hydrant flushing runs on the third Monday and Tuesday of the month when the weather is above freezing. Water users may see low pressure and some rust in the water during a flush.
Harrington FOIA Phone Directory
The city's FOIA page sits at harrington.delaware.gov/foia-request. Delaware's Freedom of Information Act is set out in 29 Del. C. §§ 10001-10006. The law gives every person a right to see most public records held by a public body. Harrington's FOIA Coordinator is Emma Werner. She works from Harrington City Hall at 106 Dorman St., Harrington, DE 19952. Her line is (302) 398-4476. All requests must be in writing, either by the form on the site or by mail to her attention.
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The FOIA page also gives a clear notice to filers. Under 29 Del. C. §§ 10001-10006, the request itself, and any papers sent with it, may be deemed a public record and open to release. That includes a name, a home address, and any other info you add. Think about what you put in writing. The state scheme under §§ 10001-10008 also sets the time limits and review path if the city says no.
Harrington Forms and Permits
The forms repository sits at harrington.delaware.gov/forms. All forms are in PDF format and need Adobe Reader. The page groups forms by type, which makes it easy to find what you need before you call the office. For most forms, you can drop off, fax, or email the completed file to City Hall.
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General forms on the page include the Contractor License Application, the Business License Application, the Change of Address Request, the Employment Application, the Event Permit, and the Freedom of Information Act Request. You can also pull up Partial Tax Relief for Seniors and Disabled Property Owners, the Rental License Application, the Crime Free Lease Addendum, Paperless E-Billing for Utility Accounts, the Board of Adjustment Application, and the Vacant Building Application. Each form spells out what to fill in and where to send it.
The building permit set is longer. It covers the Building Permit Application, Category A and Category B Site Plan Applications, a Review Application, a Plumbing Permit, a Demolition Permit, an Accessory Structure Permit Application, a Deck or Ramp Permit Application, a Driveway Permit Application, a Fence Permit Application, a Pool Permit Application, a Right-of-Way Maintenance or Construction Permit, and a Roof Permit Application. To submit a building permit, fax the form to 302-398-4477, email it to the Code Enforcement Officer at jlong@cityofharrington.com, or drop it off at City Hall from Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Note: Keep a copy of any form you send so you have a record of the date, the person you sent it to, and the fax confirmation if one applies.
Nearby Cities
Harrington sits in Kent County and is a short drive from other city hubs. Pick a city below to jump to its own phone list.
County Phone Directory
Harrington falls under Kent County for court filings, property assessments, and many shared services. Visit the Kent County Phone Directory for county offices, the Recorder of Deeds, and the Sheriff.