Delaware retainage
Retainage in Delaware — Sources checked
Who and what this applies to
Limited to the construction category and statutory provision described below.
The rules
- For public construction governed by Delaware Code §6962, an agency retains 5% of completed-work value as specified in the bid documents. At completion, it may release 60% of the retained amount. Final release is subject to the section’s approval, reporting and subcontractor-payment requirements; disputed payments can justify additional withholding under the statute. Source
Primary sources
Sources reviewed 2026-09-30. This guide covers the projects and rules stated above.
Not legal advice. This is general legal information. Laws and project facts differ; confirm the applicable requirements for your project.
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