2025 Community Survey Highlights
451 community members participated.
98% of respondents were full-time and part-time property owners. 2025 Communit
y Participati on
Satisfactio
n with Town employees and services
More than 73% are satisfied or very satisfied with the Town’s overall services. This is modestly up from 69% last year.
More than 74% are satisfied or very satisfied with their interactions with Town staff. This is essentially the same as last year (73%).
What the Town does WELL:
Satisfactio
n with Town employees and services
• Emergency Preparedness (69%) down from last year (77%)
• Environmental and Wildlife Support (67%) up from last year (50%)
• Beach Patrol (58%) up from last year (55%)
• Communication (57%) up from last year (56%)
Areas to Improve Upon:
• Code Enforcement (44%) – Last year this was 35%
Areas to Improve Upon
• Permitting Process (40%) – This is the same as last year
• Planning and Development Projects (35%)
– Last year this was 56%
• Short-Term Rental Compliance (28%) – Last year this was 24%
Key Resident Priorities:
• Resiliency
• Flood mitigation infrastructure
• Natural habitat preservation
Key Resident Priorities
• Wildlife, Specifically Bobcat Protection
• Support KICA is implementing restrictions
• Take the Bobcat Guardian Pledge
• Traffic and Main Gate Congestion
• Managing Construction and Development
• Speed Limit Enforcement
Additional Comments
• “What happened to the traffic enforcement we saw for a moment in August? Contractors are not complying with speed limits despite claims otherwise.”
• “Limit any high-density housing or development that overtaxes the infrastructure.”
• “On-island access is a flood gate opened to everyone and anyone who wants access. Fix the 35-minute backup at the gate for the homeowners.”
• “Development of the island must be stopped. Kiawah is special because of its pristine and natural beauty. If people don’t want to come here to enjoy the paradise it is, let them go somewhere else.”