Most recent meeting on file · November 15, 2021
agenda only
Town Council Workshop
These are the newest records we have, from November 2021. Milton posts current meetings on CivicWeb, which we have not checked yet.
Minutes status: absent in held docs (1 agenda, 0 minutes).
Governing body: Town Council.
Agenda: Open agendaMinutes: not yet availableRecording: not yet available
held town-site docs end in 2021. Latest held regular TC meeting 2021-11-01 (agenda only); latest TC meeting with held minutes 2021-10-04 (Linked record).
The latest held document is from November 2021. Latest held Town Council document is dated November 15, 2021 (Town Council Workshop agenda); no held Milton document of any body after November 22, 2021. Current Milton meeting records are on CivicWeb and were not retrieved.
Checked October 21, 2026 · Meeting source
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Minutes on file
Newest posted minutes
Meeting date: October 4, 2021.
Minutes status: on file from 2021.
Checked October 21, 2026 · Minutes source
Agenda: not yet available
CivicWeb not retrieved.
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Recent actions
Quoted from minutes
Held minutes are from 2021; not quoted as recent actions.
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Sourced answers
Questions about this town
Each answer cites the official government record it came from. Answers that relied on encyclopedias, tourism sites or commercial news were left out.
Town basics
Is Milton a town, a city or a census-designated place?
Milton is an incorporated municipality, not a census-designated place. The U.S. Census Bureau lists it as Milton town, Delaware, and Sussex County lists it among its cities and towns.
Checked October 24, 2026 · data.census.gov — Milton_town,_Delaware · sussexcountyde.gov — cities-and-towns
What was the population of Milton in the 2020 Census?
The 2020 Census counted 3,291 residents in Milton (U.S. Census Bureau).
Checked October 24, 2026 · data.census.gov — Milton_town,_Delaware
Who issues building permits in Milton?
Sussex County issues building permits countywide, including inside municipalities, per the county building permits page. Check with the town as well for any town requirements.
Checked October 24, 2026 · sussexcountyde.gov — building-permits-and-licenses · www.milton.delaware.gov
History and lore
How was Milton founded?
Mills were built in the early 1700s at the head of navigation on the Broadkill River, and by the 1760s a village called Head of Broadkiln had been laid out nearby.
Checked October 24, 2026 · archives.delaware.gov — milton
How did Milton get its name?
The village was renamed Milton in 1807. A 2004 charter amendment says the name honors John Milton, the English poet.
Checked October 24, 2026 · archives.delaware.gov — milton
When was Milton incorporated?
Milton was first incorporated in 1865 as the "Commissioners of Milton," with five commissioners. It was re-incorporated several times afterward.
Checked October 24, 2026 · archives.delaware.gov — milton
When could women vote in Milton?
In 1913 women were granted voting rights in Milton elections, but had to pay a $1 fee, which was repealed in 1921.
Checked October 24, 2026 · archives.delaware.gov — milton
Events and holidays
Is there a farmers market in Milton?
The Milton Farmers and Artisans Market meets Fridays from 3:30 to 6 p.m., May 8 to September 4 in 2026.
Checked October 24, 2026 · agriculture.delaware.gov — farmers-markets
Civic, zoning and utilities
Who handles planning and zoning in Milton?
The town has a Planning and Code Enforcement department, boards and commissions, and a Town Code on ecode360 (ecode360.com/MI2821). The town site also publishes a Comprehensive Plan and Maps page.
Checked October 24, 2026 · www.milton.delaware.gov · www.milton.delaware.gov — planning-and-code-enforcement
Does Milton have its own police department?
Yes. The town site lists a Milton Police Department, which launched its own website in May 2025.
Checked October 24, 2026 · www.milton.delaware.gov · www.milton.delaware.gov — news
Who provides water in Milton?
The town. Its news page lists town water projects, including a Hemlock Street water main and service line replacement beginning April 20, 2026.
Checked October 24, 2026 · www.milton.delaware.gov — news
Who collects trash in Milton?
The town issues a residential waste collection contract; on June 30, 2026 it called for sealed bids on that contract. The town site has a Yard Waste & Trash Pickup page.
Checked October 24, 2026 · www.milton.delaware.gov — news · www.milton.delaware.gov
What changed with Milton property taxes in 2026?
On October 6, 2026 Town Council gave final approval to an ordinance setting new tax rates tied to property reassessments, and on September 4, 2026 the town posted a notice about the shift to Sussex County property assessments.
Checked October 24, 2026 · www.milton.delaware.gov — news
What downtown parking project did Milton complete in 2026?
On June 8, 2026 the town announced a new public parking lot at Union and Magnolia Streets and enforcement of downtown two-hour parking limits.
Checked October 24, 2026 · www.milton.delaware.gov — news
Weather, geography and hazards
Is Milton in a flood zone?
Part of Milton may sit in a FEMA Special Flood Hazard Area, and the answer depends on the address, so we do not give a town-wide yes or no. The USGS elevation at the town's Census center point is about 33 feet. Look up a specific property in the FEMA Flood Map Service Center and the DNREC Delaware Flood Planning Tool.
Checked October 24, 2026 · msc.fema.gov — home · floodplanning.dnrec.delaware.gov · epqs.nationalmap.gov — json
Is Milton in a hurricane evacuation zone?
Delaware labels hurricane evacuation zones A, B, C and D, and describes them as low-lying areas susceptible to flooding and storm surge. The state page does not list communities by zone, so we cannot say which zone Milton or a given address falls in. Use the Know Your Zone lookup tool or interactive map to check an address.
Checked October 24, 2026 · preparede.org — know-your-zone · dema.delaware.gov
What body of water is Milton on?
Milton grew around mills at the head of navigation of the Broadkill River, per the Delaware Public Archives.
Checked October 24, 2026 · archives.delaware.gov — milton
How big is Milton and how high above sea level is it?
The 2020 Census Gazetteer lists Milton at 1.786 square miles of land and 0.1 square miles of water. Elevation at the Census center point is about 33 feet above sea level (USGS 3DEP), and ground height varies across town.
Checked October 24, 2026 · www2.census.gov — 2020_gaz_place_10.txt · epqs.nationalmap.gov — json
Which National Weather Service forecast zone covers Milton?
The National Weather Service (Mount Holly office) places Milton in forecast zone DEZ003, Inland Sussex, Delaware. This was read from the NWS point forecast page for the town's Census center point.
Checked October 24, 2026 · forecast.weather.gov — MapClick.php
Land use
Sussex County land-use docket
Counts of Sussex County planning, zoning and Board of Adjustment docket items from January 2025 through the October 24, 2026 data date whose county record lists the area as Milton. The area is a place name in the county record, not proof the land is inside town limits. Counts of 1 to 4 are shown as fewer than 5. No case numbers or applicant names are shown.
Compiled county docket items recorded with the area Milton, by application type| Application type | Items |
|---|
| Minor subdivision | 11 |
| Variance | 9 |
| Site plan | 8 |
| Major subdivision | 5 |
| Conditional use | fewer than 5 |
| Variance / special use exception | fewer than 5 |
| Change of zone | fewer than 5 |
| Special use exception | fewer than 5 |
| Total | 43 |
|---|
Official record: Sussex County public docket · Data: SussexCounty.ai planning docket statistics (CC BY 4.0) · How to read the docket
SussexCounty.ai is a data product of The Conscient Group LLC, the Ledger's parent company.
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What we couldn't get
CivicWeb records were not retrieved.
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