Comprehensive short-term rental guides for 7 markets in Delaware.
1 market
Delaware
Dover restricts short-term rentals to an owner's primary residence for a maximum of 30 days per year.
5 markets
The Town of Dewey Beach requires all short-term rental properties (stays under 120 days) to obtain an annual Rental Business License and pay a 3.0% Accommodations Tax. While there are no strict night caps or primary residence requirements, hosts must comply with noise ordinances and display local contact information for emergencies.
The City of Lewes requires all short-term rental hosts to obtain an annual license and pay a 5% local accommodation tax. Regulations established in 2022 mandate a local 24/7 contact person and strict occupancy limits based on the number of bedrooms.
Short-term rentals in the City of Rehoboth Beach are strictly regulated and require both a state and local rental license. The city imposes a 7% accommodations tax that must be remitted quarterly by the host, as platforms do not collect this tax automatically.
Short-term rentals in Wilmington require a city-issued STR permit, an annual fee of $75, and compliance with a citywide cap of 150 permits.
Bethany Beach requires all short-term rental owners to obtain an annual Rental Business License and pay a $200 fee. In addition to licensing, hosts must collect and remit a 7% Accommodations Tax to the town on a quarterly basis.
Short-term rentals are currently not explicitly permitted in Newark's residential zoning districts, though the city requires a general rental permit for all leased properties.