Dewey Beach, Delaware: land use, zoning and development

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Questions about land use in Dewey Beach

How many tax parcels are in Dewey Beach?

As of 2026-08-09, SussexCounty.ai counts 859 tax parcels in Dewey Beach, covering 163.4 mapped acres. The median parcel is 0.114 acres. Source: Parcels by jurisdiction, compiled from Sussex County GIS parcel records.

What share of Sussex County parcels are in Dewey Beach?

Dewey Beach holds 0.5% of the 164,169 tax parcels SussexCounty.ai counts countywide. Source: Parcels by jurisdiction.

Are there Sussex County land-use cases for Dewey Beach?

None of the 610 cases in the SussexCounty.ai compiled docket list Dewey Beach as their area. Applications inside town limits usually go to the town, not the county. Source: SussexCounty.ai land-use docket.

Who issues building permits in Dewey Beach?

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 Dewey Beach Town Hall?

Town Hall is at 105 Rodney Ave., Dewey Beach, DE 19971, phone 1-302-227-6363, open Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Source: townofdeweybeach.gov.

When do Dewey Beach Town Council and the Planning & Zoning Commission meet?

The town site posts separate calendars for Town Council, the Planning & Zoning Commission and the Board of Adjustment under townofdeweybeach.gov/meetings, but states no standing schedule on the pages available. Source: townofdeweybeach.gov.

Who handles planning and zoning in Dewey Beach?

The town has its own Planning & Zoning Commission and Board of Adjustment, and the town site takes variance, conditional use and building permit applications. Source: townofdeweybeach.gov, townofdeweybeach.gov.

What taxes does Dewey Beach list on its site?

The town site lists payment options for a beach tax, accommodations tax and hotel lodging tax. It does not state a property or transfer tax rate. Source: townofdeweybeach.gov.

What public safety news did Dewey Beach have in October 2026?

Cape Gazette reported in late October 2026 that Dewey Beach Patrol recorded its highest number of major emergency responses in roughly a decade this summer. (Reported 2026-10-22.) Source: capegazette.com.

Related

Sussex County zoning districts · Glossary · Planning docket statistics · Parcels by jurisdiction