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Dewey Beach Survey for Residents and Residential Property owners

Dewey Beach Survey for Residents and Residential Property owners

Dear Dewey Beach Residents and Property Owners:  

This year, the Town of Dewey Beach is undertaking two major initiatives: a ten-year Comprehensive Plan update and a Flooding and Resiliency Study. Together, these plans will guide key policy, resource, and infrastructure priorities for our community over the next decade and we need your help. By sharing your opinions, you can directly shape future town decisions. 

About this survey:

  • Length: approximately 22 questions (10 to 15 minutes)

  • Privacy: 100% anonymous—no personally identifiable information is collected

  • The survey will close September 20, 2026

Thank you for taking the time to help us plan for Dewey Beach’s future! 

Check all that apply to you:

Residential property owner and Full-time resident
Residential property owner and Non-resident
Resident and Renter
Closed to responses

Do you use your property as a rental?

No
67%
Yes
33%
Closed to responses | 416 Responses

Do you plan to make your residential property your primary residence in the future?

Maybe
45%
No
34%
Yes
21%
Closed to responses | 419 Responses

I have owned property in Dewey Beach for:

More than 10 years
66%
5 to 10 years
23%
Less than 5 years
11%
Closed to responses | 570 Responses

My property is a:

Single-family dwelling
50%
Condo or unit in a multi-family dwelling
48%
Other
2%
Closed to responses | 568 Responses

How much time do you spend in Dewey Beach on average in a year?

3 to less than 6 months
28%
1 to less than 3 months
25%
9 to 12 months
23%
2 weeks to less than 1 month
12%
6 to less than 9 months
10%
Less than 2 weeks
2%
Closed to responses | 625 Responses

Do you plan to make any changes to your property or the way you use it within the next five years?

Do not plan to make changes
55%
Minor addition or interior renovation
29%
Establish residency in Dewey Beach
9%
Stop renting my property
6%
Other
4%
Build a major addition
3%
Tear down and rebuild
3%
Convert to a rental property
1%
Closed to responses | 563 Responses

My property is located at:

Bay side of Route 1 and south of Houston Street
35%
Ocean side of Route 1 and south of Houston Street
32%
Ocean side of Route 1 and north of Houston Street
24%
Bay side of Route 1 and north of Houston Street
9%
Closed to responses | 594 Responses