Selbyville · Schools, services and getting around
Selbyville, Delaware: schools, services and getting around
Schools, libraries, parks, utilities, health care and transportation in Selbyville, Sussex County, Delaware: 17 questions answered from official sources.
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Questions about schools, services and getting around in Selbyville
What school district serves Selbyville?
Selbyville is in the Indian River School District. The district office is at 31 Hosier St. in Selbyville, and Selbyville Middle School is in town. Source: irsd.net, explore.education.delaware.gov.
What ZIP code covers Selbyville?
Selbyville uses ZIP code 19975. Source: selbyville.delaware.gov, explore.education.delaware.gov.
Is there a public library in Selbyville?
Yes. Selbyville Public Library is at 11 Main & McCabe St., Selbyville, DE 19975, phone (302) 436-8195. It occupies a house built in 1904 that was once the home of John G. Townsend Jr. Source: sussexcounty.lib.de.us, selbyville.delaware.gov.
What parks or outdoor areas are in or near Selbyville?
Fenwick Island State Park and Holts Landing State Park are in the Delaware Seashore State Park system within the coastal area. Check each park page for distances. Source: destateparks.com, destateparks.com.
What hospitals serve Selbyville?
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.
Where is Selbyville Town Hall and what are its hours?
The Town's contact page lists Town Hall at 1 West Church Street, Selbyville, DE 19975, open Monday to Friday 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM except holidays. The administration phone is (302) 436-8314. Source: selbyville.delaware.gov, selbyville.delaware.gov.
Does Selbyville have its own police department?
Yes. The Town's welcome packet lists the Selbyville Police Department at 1 W Church St, Selbyville, DE 19975, phone (302) 436-5085. Source: selbyville.delaware.gov, selbyville.delaware.gov.
Which fire company serves Selbyville?
The Town's welcome packet lists the Selbyville Volunteer Fire Company at 30 N. Main St, Selbyville, DE 19975, phone (302) 436-8802. The packet does not name an EMS provider. Source: selbyville.delaware.gov.
What day is trash and recycling pickup in Selbyville?
Trash is collected every Wednesday and recycling every other Wednesday, and the welcome packet names Republic Services as the hauler. The packet says to put bins out Tuesday evening. Source: selbyville.delaware.gov, selbyville.delaware.gov.
How does bulk trash pickup work in Selbyville?
Bulk pickup of one item is on the first Wednesday of every month, per the Town's trash page. Refrigerators are excluded and need a separate request by phone at 800-762-8888. Source: selbyville.delaware.gov.
How much is the Selbyville trash pickup charge?
The Town's trash page lists a quarterly pickup charge of $21.54 as of February 2026, billed on the regular quarterly statement for water, sewer and trash. Each residential customer receives a 95-gallon wheeled cart. Source: selbyville.delaware.gov.
Who provides water and sewer service in Selbyville?
The Town provides water and sewer itself. The welcome packet lists the water department at (302) 436-8349 (emergencies (302) 853-0855) and the sewer department at (302) 436-5271 (emergencies (302) 339-5882). Utility bills are quarterly. Source: selbyville.delaware.gov, selbyville.delaware.gov.
Is there a town park in Selbyville?
Yes. Selbyville Town Park is at 19 Park Street and is open dawn to dusk, seven days a week. Reservations go through the Town, per the welcome packet. Source: selbyville.delaware.gov.
Which public schools are in Selbyville?
The Town's welcome packet lists Phillip C. Showell Elementary (K-5), Southern DE School of Arts (K-8) and Selbyville Middle School (6-8). School assignment depends on the home address, so confirm with the Indian River School District. Source: selbyville.delaware.gov, irsd.net.
Where is the Selbyville post office?
The Town's welcome packet lists the U.S. Postal Service office at 23 W Church St, Selbyville, DE 19975. Source: selbyville.delaware.gov.
Are short-term rentals allowed in Selbyville?
No. The welcome packet says short-term rentals are prohibited within Town limits. Rentals of one year or more need a rental license at $125 per year. Source: selbyville.delaware.gov.
When does Selbyville Town Council meet?
The welcome packet says Town Council meets the first Monday of every month at 1 W Church St, with a virtual option listed at selbyville.delaware.gov/events. Source: selbyville.delaware.gov.
How these answers are sourced
Every answer on this page cites an official or primary source, such as the town, a state agency, NOAA or the institution itself. Answers SussexCounty.ai could not confirm from a primary source are left out until they can be.