Parking changes could be coming to Dewey Beach ahead of the 2026 summer season, including higher permit fees and an earlier start time for paid parking. Paid parking runs from May 15 through Sept. 15 each year.
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During Monday’s city meeting, a commissioner asked Assistant City Manager Evan Miller whether the city could lower parking rates on less busy weekdays, such as Tuesday through Thursday.
As the summer tourism season approaches, popular beach towns in Delaware and Maryland have raised parking fees, with extended enforcement periods and new technology, requiring visitors to prepare for higher costs and updated schedules.
The Lewes Finance Committee is beginning a study to explore a community and visitor parking program that would focus on revenue and safety.
On top of no property tax, the town says it is trying to increase revenue in order to keep up with inflation.
The town of Bethany Beach is in talks of raising the hourly parking fees from 2.50 to 3.00 dollars. The price hike comes from a rise in summer costs.