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Delaware short-term rental regulations

Delaware · The First State7 markets coveredUpdated Apr 15, 2026
Restriction mix7 markets
Prohibited1 · 14%
Strict0
Moderate5 · 71%
Permissive1 · 14%
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Prohibited

Banned or owner-occupied only

1 market

STRs are banned outright or limited to owner-occupied stays only.

Dover

Delaware

Prohibited

Dover restricts short-term rentals to an owner's primary residence for a maximum of 30 days per year.

Permit requiredNight limitPrimary residence
Permit fee $2000.0% tax
Moderate

Permit required · STRs broadly allowed

5 markets

Permit + tax registration required; otherwise STRs are broadly allowed.

Dewey Beach

Delaware

Moderate

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.

Permit requiredNight limitPrimary residence
Permit fee $1580.0% tax

Lewes

Delaware

Moderate

The City of Lewes requires all short-term rental hosts to obtain an annual license and pay a 5% local accommodation tax.

Permit requiredNight limitPrimary residence
Permit fee $2500.1% tax

Rehoboth Beach

Delaware

Moderate

Short-term rentals in the City of Rehoboth Beach are strictly regulated and require both a state and local rental license.

Permit requiredNight limitPrimary residence
Permit fee $2750.1% tax

Wilmington

Delaware

Moderate

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.

Permit requiredNight limitPrimary residence
Permit fee $750.1% tax

Bethany Beach

Delaware

Moderate

Bethany Beach requires all short-term rental owners to obtain an annual Rental Business License and pay a $200 fee.

Permit requiredNight limitPrimary residence
Permit fee $2000.1% tax
Permissive

Light-touch rules · STRs welcome

1 market

Minimal restrictions: basic registration, no permit caps, no night limits.

Newark

Delaware

Permissive

Short-term rentals are currently not explicitly permitted in Newark's residential zoning districts, though the city requires a general rental permit for all...

Permit requiredNight limitPrimary residence
Permit fee $2340.1% tax

Neighboring states & common comparisons

Pennsylvania16 marketsNew Jersey15 marketsMaryland6 markets

Disclaimer: Regulatory information is AI-researched from public city/county codes for educational purposes. Details may be outdated or incomplete. Always verify requirements directly with your local planning department before operating a short-term rental.