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Inside the January Edition of the Levy Ledger

The first Levy Ledger of 2026 opens the year with updates, recognitions, and important information.

Rec Center Schedule January 12th - January 18th

Check out the schedule at the Rec Center for the week of January 12th.

Rec Center Schedule January 5th - January 11th

Check out the schedule at the Rec Center for the week of January 5th.

December Levy Ledger

Catch highlights from our Veterans Day Ceremony, fee schedule updates and Public Works partnerships.

November Levy Ledger

Levy Court has advanced several community initiatives, including support for local nonprofits.

Levy Ledger

The Levy Ledger’s back! Edition two breaks down dollars, decisions, and County impact.

Transfer on Death Deeds Signed Into Law

Transfer on Death Deeds Signed Into Law on September 5, 2025

Levy Ledger

Introducing the Levy Ledger —
A New Chapter in Community Communication

What you need to know about Dog Licensing

License your dog with Delaware & DocuPet for safety, reunification, & community support.

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Community Based Grants Kent County Levy Court offers three (3) grant opportunities: Community Service Grants, Community Projects Contribution Fund Grants, and Community Event Promotional Grants.
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Transfer on Death Deeds in the News Read about Transfer on Death Deeds in the News.
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Redaction of Unlawful Restrictive Covenants & Personal Information Learn about the Delaware laws that make race-based and other discriminatory Restrictive Covenants illegal and how you can help the Recorder of Deeds identify them so they can be removed from your public-facing online documents. Also applies to personal information.
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What's Happening

Inside the January Edition of the Levy Ledger

Rec Center Schedule January 12th - January 18th

Rec Center Schedule January 5th - January 11th

December Levy Ledger

November Levy Ledger

Levy Ledger

Transfer on Death Deeds Signed Into Law

Levy Ledger

What you need to know about Dog Licensing

Keep up to date with Kent County Happenings!

Register for Programs & Activities

Kent County Video Tour

Register for Programs at KCPL

How Do I...

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