Camden

Senior Tax Discount Eligibility

In order to qualify for the senior tax discount, Camden residents must comply with all the following: You must be a Camden Homeowner for at least one (1) year immediately preceding October of the pretax year. You must be sixty-two (62) years of age. Your annual income (wages) cannot exceed $15,000.00 if single and $30,000.00 if joint account.  (The wage threshold excludes social security, railroad pension, military pension, or any other pensions received from previous employment). You must attach a copy of your most recent Federal Income Tax Return to the Town of Camden application for the senior tax discount. The deadline for form submittal is May 31st to be eligible for the coming year’s senior tax discount.  

Permanent Drug Take Back Box

The Camden Police Department has a new drug drop box for prescription and non-prescription medications.  It is located in the lobby of the Police Department and is accessible any time the lobby is open.  Normal business hours are Monday – Friday 8am- 4pm. Acceptable: Prescriptions Prescription Patches Prescription Ointments Over the Counter Medications Vitamins Samples Medications for Pets Non-acceptable: Syringes Poisons Liquids (of any kind) Inhalers Aerosol Cans Bio Hazardous Material Illicit Drugs

Welcome to Camden, Delaware

The history of this community can be traced to the 1780s, when members of the Mifflin family began dividing their lands into lots. Much of this land was originally a part of the tract known as Brecknock, which was granted to Alexander Humphreys in 1680. Located at the intersection of two important thoroughfares, a number of homes and businesses were soon constructed here. First known at Mifflin’s Crossroads, and also Piccadilly, the village of Camden was firmly established by the 1790s. The town became a commercial center, sending most of its products to market by way of Port of Lebanon, and later by rail with the coming of the railroad in the 1850s. Camden was first incorporated in 1852, and again in 1969. Learn More: A History of the Town of Camden – By Patrick Dyer A Short History of Camden – By Michael Richards Camden – By Joan Robinson Medland

Security System Registration

Please remember to register your home and business security systems with the Camden Police Department. Security System Registration Ordinance #2008-O-05 – Alarms and Security Systems  

Hazardous Waste Collection

Take your hazardous waste to the collection station in Cheswold from 8 AM to 2 PM on Fridays. Click below for details. Household Hazardous Waste Collection