Things to Know

Fenwick Island Town Hall is located on the bayside of Coastal Highway between Bayard and Cannon Streets and is open daily from 8:00am to 4:30pm.  Summer hours include Saturday, Sunday and holidays from 9:00am to 3:00pm, for purchasing parking permits only.

The Town Administration, Public Works and Fenwick Island Police Departments are located in Town Hall.  Call 911 for all Police emergencies.  After regular business hours, non-emergency calls to the Fenwick Island Police Department can be made by calling 539-2000 and selecting the preferred option.

 

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FAQs 

1. Important telephone numbers to know

  • Emergency   911

  • Town Hall   539-3011

  • Police Department  539-2000

  • State Police Troop #4  856-5850

  • Chamber of Commerce 539-2100

  • Sussex County  302-855-7700

2.  The Incorporated Town of Fenwick Island

This means the area of Fenwick Island which was incorporated in 1953 and known as The Town of Fenwick Island.  The Town is a municipality, and is governed by a seven member Council and a Town Charter.   The Town also has its own Police Department and Public Works.  This incorporated area includes Atlantic Street to Lewes Street on the beachside and James Street to Delaware Avenue on the bayside.   The rest of Fenwick Island is considered an unincorporated part of Sussex County.

3.  2009 - 2010 Trash Collection Schedule

May  to September ~ Monday and Thursday

October - April ~ Monday only

 

CURBSIDE RECYCLING

May to September ~ Each Friday

October to April ~ 1st and 3rd Friday

 4.  Large Appliance & Bulk Pick-up

Yes, twice a year our Public Works Department collects large items and bulk trash.

 5. Yes, there are code regulations for placing trash out for pick-up. 

  • All bramble, sticks, tree trimmings must be securely tied together in bundles not exceeding 50 pounds and 4 feet in length.

  • Covered plastic containers, or metal trash containers, are acceptable but must not exceed 32 gallons in size or 50 pounds in weight. The cans should not be place out front any sooner than noon the day preceding a scheduled trash pick up unless suitable protection is provided for the containers.

  • Loose trash bags, other than black bags containing garden refuse, must be containerized.

6.  If you rent out your house or property ...

 ... you must apply for a rental license with the Town of Fenwick Island and must pay a gross rental tax of 7.5% on your earnings each fall.  This license must be renewed each calendar year.  Please see the Town Building & Code official for important information regarding maximum occupancy limits in rental units.

Parking Permit Info

Please Note: Parking Permits are sold ONLY between May 15 and Sept 15 and the permits are not available in advance nor by mail. They must be purchased the first day of use.

Parking is in great demand between May 15th and September 15th and permits are required on all vehicles between the hours of 9:00 and 4:00.  The Town of Fenwick Island offers several parking permit options for visitors to our Town:

Daily Permit Parking:

      Monday through Thursday $10

Friday, Saturday, Sunday & Holidays $20

Weekender Permit:

3-days Friday, Saturday & Sunday $50

Weekly Permit:

7 consecutive days $60

Monthly Permit

30 consecutive days $200

Summer Permit:

May 15th - September 15  $400

 

Permits are sold at Town Hall seven days a week between May 15th and September 15th.