Dagsboro, Delaware: land use, zoning and development

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Questions about land use in Dagsboro

How many tax parcels are in Dagsboro?

As of 2026-08-09, SussexCounty.ai counts 543 tax parcels in Dagsboro, covering 824.5 mapped acres. The median parcel is 0.36 acres. Source: Parcels by jurisdiction, compiled from Sussex County GIS parcel records.

What share of Sussex County parcels are in Dagsboro?

Dagsboro holds 0.3% of the 164,169 tax parcels SussexCounty.ai counts countywide. Source: Parcels by jurisdiction.

How many Sussex County land-use cases list Dagsboro as their area?

19 of the 610 cases in the SussexCounty.ai compiled docket list Dagsboro as their area. The area is the locality name in the county record; it does not by itself mean the property is inside town limits. Source: SussexCounty.ai land-use docket, compiled from the Sussex County public docket.

What kinds of land-use cases are filed near Dagsboro?

By application type: 7 variance, fewer than 5 conditional use, fewer than 5 change of zone, fewer than 5 minor subdivision, fewer than 5 special use exception, fewer than 5 variance / special use exception, fewer than 5 major subdivision, fewer than 5 site plan. Source: Planning docket statistics.

How many Dagsboro-area land-use cases were approved?

13 have an approval among their status entries, 5 are pending, fewer than 5 were denied and none were withdrawn, per the compiled record as of 2026-10-24. Source: SussexCounty.ai land-use docket.

How many land-use applications near Dagsboro were filed each year?

By application date: 12 in 2025, 7 in 2026 (through 2026-10-24). Source: SussexCounty.ai land-use docket.

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 for any local requirements. Look up a parcel's permits by PIN on the SussexCounty.ai permits page.

Town government and zoning

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.

Does Dagsboro have its own police department?

Yes. The town website has a Police Department page listing a Chief, a Detective/Sergeant, two Senior Corporals (one with a K-9) and a Corporal. Emergencies go to 911. Source: dagsboro.delaware.gov.

Does Dagsboro charge property tax?

Yes. The town sends tax bills July 1, due September 30, with a 3% discount for payment by August 15 and a 1% penalty starting October 1. The town site does not state the rate on that page. A transfer tax is not stated. Source: dagsboro.delaware.gov.

What has the Dagsboro town government posted recently?

On September 29, 2026 the town reminded contractors that snow plow bids were open until October 5. On August 10, 2026 it introduced a new Business & Economic Development Committee. (Reported 2026-09-29.) Source: dagsboro.delaware.gov.

Is there an election notice in Dagsboro?

On October 14, 2026 the town posted a "Solicitation of Candidates" notice on its website. (Reported 2026-10-14.) Source: dagsboro.delaware.gov.

Is Dagsboro weighing an annexation?

Coastal Point reported on September 21, 2026 that Council is weighing whether to annex 134 acres west of U.S. Route 113 for a housing development north of Nine Foot Road. (Reported 2026-09-21.) Source: coastalpoint.com.

Is Dagsboro hiring a town administrator?

Coastal Point reported on August 14, 2026 that the town is recruiting a replacement for its town administrator. (Reported 2026-08-14.) Source: coastalpoint.com.

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