Rehoboth Beach commissioners approved funding requests totaling $570,000 for local nonprofits during their fourth budget session on March 9. The allocations include $300,000 for the volunteer fire company and $75,000 each for the library and CAMP Rehoboth. The final budget approval meeting is scheduled for March 20, 2026.
Rehoboth Beach commissioners moved forward with their fiscal year 2027 budget planning during Monday’s fourth budget session, approving all nonprofit funding requests that came before them.
The city is developing its budget for the fiscal year that starts April 1, 2026, and Monday’s March 9 meeting centered on allocating funds to community organizations.
Commissioners gave their approval to funding requests from five local nonprofits, with the largest allocation going to the Rehoboth Beach Volunteer Fire Company at $300,000. The Rehoboth Beach Public Library and CAMP Rehoboth each received approval for $75,000 in funding.
Both Rehoboth Beach Main Street and the Rehoboth Beach Historical Society were approved for $60,000 each, though the historical society had initially requested $52,000.
City officials also examined potential changes to building permit extension fees for projects extending past 12 months. While no new policies were introduced, commissioners reviewed updated fee proposals based on recommendations from previous budget discussions. This matter will be addressed again in future meetings as the city continues evaluating the most effective renewal structure.
Commissioners additionally addressed personnel matters, including whether to implement merit increases or merit bonuses for city employees, and discussed the Paid Family Leave Tax.
The city will hold its final budget approval session on March 20, 2026.
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