Sussex County, Delaware
Dagsboro, Delaware
Dagsboro is an incorporated municipality in Sussex County, Delaware. The 2020 Census counted 870 residents. Sussex County lists Dagsboro among its 25 municipalities, and the town's official website is linked below. SussexCounty.ai is an independent site and is not the county government.
Key facts
- Type
- Incorporated municipality
- County
- Sussex County, Delaware
- 2020 population
- 870 (source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census)
- Official website
- https://dagsboro.delaware.gov/
- Current officials
- See the town website
Ask SussexCounty.ai
Look up Sussex County building permits by PIN on the permits page. Official records are kept by Sussex County at sussexcountyde.gov.
Go deeper on Dagsboro
- Land use and zoning (18 questions)
- People and housing (14 questions)
- History and events (12 questions)
- Schools, services and getting around (18 questions)
- Weather, flooding and hazards (20 questions)
SussexCounty.ai data
As of 2026-08-09, SussexCounty.ai counts 543 tax parcels in Dagsboro, covering 824.5 mapped acres (median parcel 0.36 acres). Source: SussexCounty.ai, Parcels by jurisdiction, compiled from Sussex County GIS parcel records. CC BY 4.0.
Local coverage
For civic coverage of Dagsboro, see Dagsboro on The Sussex Ledger. The Sussex Ledger is a publication of The Conscient Group LLC, which also publishes SussexCounty.ai.
Terms used in Sussex County property records
Tax map parcel number, zoning district, building permit, FEMA flood zone and realty transfer tax. See the full Sussex County glossary, official sources and weather and hazard sources.
Questions about Dagsboro
The basics
Is Dagsboro a town, a city or a census-designated place?
Dagsboro is an incorporated municipality, not a census-designated place. The U.S. Census Bureau lists it as Dagsboro town, Delaware, and Sussex County lists it among its cities and towns.
What county is Dagsboro, Delaware in?
Dagsboro is in Sussex County, Delaware.
What was the population of Dagsboro in the 2020 Census?
The 2020 Census counted 870 residents in Dagsboro (U.S. Census Bureau).
How many tax parcels are in Dagsboro?
As of 2026-08-09, SussexCounty.ai counts 543 tax parcels in Dagsboro (Parcels by jurisdiction).
Who issues building permits in Dagsboro?
Sussex County issues building permits countywide, including inside municipalities, per the county building permits page. Check with the town as well for any town requirements.
Government, zoning and services
Where is Dagsboro Town Hall?
Town Hall is at 33134 Main Street, Dagsboro, DE 19939, open Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. The phone number is (302) 732-3777. Source: dagsboro.delaware.gov.
When do Dagsboro Town Council and the Planning Commission meet?
The Planning Commission meets "the first Thursday of every month unless otherwise advised." The town site does not state a regular day for Town Council; it lists a Town Council meeting on October 19, 2026, so check the calendar. Source: dagsboro.delaware.gov, dagsboro.delaware.gov.
Who handles planning and zoning in Dagsboro?
The town has its own Planning and Zoning Commission and a separate Board of Adjustment, both listed on the town website. Dagsboro is an incorporated town, so this is not handled by Sussex County planning staff. Source: dagsboro.delaware.gov, dagsboro.delaware.gov.
Does Dagsboro have its own zoning code?
The town site has a Town Code page, a Planning & Zoning page and a Comprehensive Land Use Plan page. Read the code at dagsboro.delaware.gov/town-code/. Source: dagsboro.delaware.gov, dagsboro.delaware.gov.
Who provides water in Dagsboro?
The Town of Dagsboro runs a town Water Department and bills water monthly. The town site says the only utility payment due to the town is water; it does not mention town sewer service. Source: dagsboro.delaware.gov, dagsboro.delaware.gov.
History and lore
When was Dagsboro founded and incorporated?
Dagsboro began as a village called Blackfoot Town. The Delaware Public Archives says it was first incorporated in 1899 and was re-incorporated in 1923, 1941 and 1991. Source: archives.delaware.gov, archives.delaware.gov, dagsboro.delaware.gov.
How did Dagsboro get its name?
The village was first called Blackfoot Town. After land including it was granted in 1774 to General John Dagsworthy (also spelled Dagworthy), the name was changed to Dagsborough in his honor and later shortened to Dagsboro. Source: dagsboro.delaware.gov, archives.delaware.gov.
What is Prince George's Chapel?
Built in 1755, Prince George's Chapel began as an Anglican chapel-of-ease and was named for the English prince who later became King George III. The State of Delaware acquired it in 1967, and it is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Source: history.delaware.gov, dagsboro.delaware.gov.
Why is Prince George's Chapel tied to Maryland history?
The chapel began as a chapel-of-ease serving the northern outlying area of Worcester Parish, Maryland, before the area became part of Delaware. General John Dagworthy, a large local landowner and military officer, is buried beneath its chancel. Source: history.delaware.gov.
What is the Clayton Theatre?
The town describes the Clayton Theatre as the last single-screen theatre in Delaware to show first-run movies. Source: dagsboro.delaware.gov.
Events, holidays and occasions
When is the Dagsboro Christmas parade?
The parade runs along Main Street at 7 p.m. in early December. In 2025 it was Tuesday, December 9, and a 2023 photo caption described it as the 10th annual. Source: coastalpoint.com.
Is Dagsboro Town Hall closed for Return Day in 2026?
Yes. The town's website lists Election Day, November 3, 2026, as Town Hall closed and Return Day, November 5, 2026, as Town Hall closing at noon. Source: dagsboro.delaware.gov.
Where is the nearest farmers market to Dagsboro?
The Millsboro Farmers Market meets Saturdays from 8 a.m. to noon, May 2 to September 26 in 2026. Source: agriculture.delaware.gov.
What annual festival is near Dagsboro?
The Nanticoke Indian Powwow is held in Millsboro in September, per Southern Delaware Tourism. Millsboro also holds a June Stars and Stripes celebration with fireworks. Source: visitsoutherndelaware.com.
Is Return Day a holiday in Dagsboro?
Return Day is a Sussex County legal holiday under Delaware Code Title 1, Section 501: the second day after the General Election, after 12:00 noon. It falls on the Thursday after Election Day in even-numbered years, and in 2026 that is November 5. The main celebration is held in Georgetown. Source: delcode.delaware.gov, visitsoutherndelaware.com, dagsboro.delaware.gov.
Weather, geography and hazards
What is the climate like in Dagsboro, Delaware?
Using NOAA 1991 to 2020 climate normals from the Georgetown Delaware Coastal Airport station, the nearest of the stations we use, the average January low is 28.6 degrees F and the average July high is 87.7 degrees F. Annual precipitation averages 43.88 inches. The station is not inside Dagsboro, so readings in town can differ a little, especially near the water. Source: ncei.noaa.gov.
How much snow does Dagsboro get per year?
The Georgetown airport normals table we use for Dagsboro does not publish snowfall. The nearest station we fetched with a 1991 to 2020 snowfall normal is the Lewes station, at 10.5 inches a year. Treat that as a regional reference, not a measurement for Dagsboro. Source: ncei.noaa.gov, ncei.noaa.gov.
Is Dagsboro in a flood zone?
Part of Dagsboro may sit in a FEMA Special Flood Hazard Area, and the answer depends on the address, so we do not give a town-wide yes or no. The USGS elevation at the town's Census center point is only about 11 feet, which is low ground. Look up a specific property in the FEMA Flood Map Service Center and the DNREC Delaware Flood Planning Tool. Source: msc.fema.gov, floodplanning.dnrec.delaware.gov, epqs.nationalmap.gov.
Is Dagsboro in a hurricane evacuation zone?
Delaware labels hurricane evacuation zones A, B, C and D, and describes them as low-lying areas susceptible to flooding and storm surge. The state page does not list communities by zone, so we cannot say which zone Dagsboro or a given address falls in. Use the Know Your Zone lookup tool or interactive map to check an address. Source: preparede.org, dema.delaware.gov.
What body of water is Dagsboro on?
Dagsboro began as a village at the headwater of Pepper Creek, and the town says it grew up on a tributary of the Indian River. The Census Gazetteer lists 0 square miles of water area within town limits. Source: archives.delaware.gov, dagsboro.delaware.gov, www2.census.gov.
Schools, parks and getting around
What school district serves Dagsboro?
Dagsboro is in the Indian River School District, and the town says Indian River High School is inside town limits. A 2012 state school-district map for the area also labels Indian River High School. Source: dagsboro.delaware.gov, elections.delaware.gov.
What ZIP code covers Dagsboro?
Dagsboro uses ZIP code 19939. Source: dagsboro.delaware.gov.
Is there a public library in Dagsboro?
The Sussex County Department of Libraries location list shows no branch in Dagsboro. Listed branches in nearby towns include Frankford Public Library at 8 Main St., Millsboro Public Library at 217 W. State St. and Selbyville Public Library. Source: sussexcounty.lib.de.us.
What parks or outdoor areas are in or near Dagsboro?
Holts Landing State Park is on Holts Landing Road in Dagsboro, on Indian River Bay. It has a 1.3-mile accessible trail, a fishing pier and a boat ramp open 24 hours. Entry is $5 per day for Delaware-registered vehicles. Source: destateparks.com.
What hospitals serve Dagsboro?
Hospitals serving the coastal area include Beebe Healthcare, whose main campus is at 424 Savannah Road in Lewes, and Bayhealth Hospital, Sussex Campus at 100 Wellness Way in Milford. Source: beebehealthcare.org, bayhealth.org.