Build on your lot in Delaware
Build a Caruso Home on the site of your choice. Whether you already own land or you are looking for a lot to build on, our experienced team will guide you through the entire process.
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Build a Caruso Home on the site of your choice. Whether you already own land or you are looking for a lot to build on, our experienced team will guide you through the entire process.
Contact UsCaruso Homes’ “On Your Lot” program makes it easy to build the luxury home you’ve been dreaming of—right where you want to live in Coastal Delaware. Choose from a range of thoughtfully designed floor plans and personalize them to fit your coastal lifestyle.
Whether you already own land near the beaches, need help finding a private spot in Sussex County, or select one of our featured lot/home packages, our experienced team will guide you through the entire process.
Since 1986, Caruso Homes has been the trusted choice for building a well-crafted home in the First State that’s uniquely yours.
Learn about our proven step-by-step process and review important FAQs.
EXPLORE THE PROCESSExplore our floor plans, view photos, 3-D Tours and use our interactive floor plan designer tool.
SHOW ME FLOOR PLANSBrowse build-ready lots with an estimate to build a Caruso Home on that lot.
SHOW ME LOT/HOME PACKAGESWe can build on almost any lot. If our lots don't meet your needs, feel free to search the public land listings in your area, then contact us for a lot evaluation.
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Finding land and the perfect floorplan can be complex. Our experienced team can help you narrow down the choices and simplify the process. Contact us to schedule a FREE 30-minute consultation and let us help you get started.
We primarily build in Sussex and Kent Counties, specializing in communities near the Delaware beaches and surrounding inland areas.
Beyond the freedom of a private lot, building in Delaware offers significant financial advantages, including no state sales tax and some of the lowest property taxes in the region.
Yes. Our homes are built to the highest standards of durability and energy efficiency, well-suited to Delaware's coastal climate. Explore our Energy Elite features to see how we build for longevity.
Delaware does not use a statewide residential building permit — permits are issued and enforced at the county and municipal level. Each of Delaware's three counties (New Castle, Kent, and Sussex) adopts its own building code based on ICC model standards. In practice, most Caruso builds in Sussex County follow Sussex County Code Enforcement requirements. We handle permit applications on your behalf.
Yes. If your lot is near tidal water, wetlands, or within the DNREC coastal building line, additional approvals from the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) may be required before construction can begin. We identify any DNREC requirements during your Lot Evaluation — this is an important step for beach-area lots that we address early in the process.
It depends on your lot's location. Lots in developed areas may connect to public sewer. Rural lots in Sussex and Kent Counties typically require a private septic system, which is permitted through the Delaware Department of Health and Social Services. We identify your lot's sewer situation during the site assessment and guide you through the approval process if a septic system is required.
If your lot is within an HOA-governed community, the HOA may have its own architectural review process in addition to county permitting. We will let you know early in the process whether your lot is subject to HOA covenants and what approval your plan selection will require.
Sussex County requires inspections at multiple stages of construction: foundation, framing, rough-in mechanical and electrical, plumbing, insulation, and a final inspection to obtain your Certificate of Occupancy. We coordinate all required inspections with the county on your behalf and conduct a final walkthrough with you before closing.
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