https://regulations.comparent.com/regulations/delaware/ Recent short-term rental regulatory updates across Delaware markets. Fri, 05 Jun 2026 22:16:32 GMT https://regulations.comparent.com/regulations/delaware/rehoboth-beach/ State bill requiring online platforms to share host data with municipalities; expected to strengthen Rehoboth Beach's ability to identify unregistered STR operators. Wed, 01 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT delaware-rehoboth-beach-2025-10-01 https://regulations.comparent.com/regulations/delaware/georgetown/ Georgetown confirmed that all rental properties must pass a full safety inspection at pre-license and then every two years at renewal, with inspections covering fire safety, electrical, plumbing, and egress standards. Sun, 01 Sep 2024 00:00:00 GMT delaware-georgetown-2024-09-01 https://regulations.comparent.com/regulations/delaware/rehoboth-beach/ County updated lodging tax collection requirements; all STR operators must collect and remit 8% Sussex County lodging tax. Third-party platform data used for compliance verification. Sat, 01 Jun 2024 00:00:00 GMT delaware-rehoboth-beach-2024-06-01 https://regulations.comparent.com/regulations/delaware/georgetown/ Georgetown issued compliance notices to rental property owners whose licenses were not visibly displayed on-site as required, specifying that the license must include the owner and manager contact information and be accessible to guests. Wed, 01 May 2024 00:00:00 GMT delaware-georgetown-2024-05-01 https://regulations.comparent.com/regulations/delaware/georgetown/ Georgetown implemented automated renewal reminders 60 days before the February 28 annual renewal deadline, reducing the number of properties that lapsed into unlicensed status. Mon, 01 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMT delaware-georgetown-2024-01-01 https://regulations.comparent.com/regulations/delaware/rehoboth-beach/ City requires annual rental dwelling permit for all STRs; safety inspection, certificate of occupancy compliance, and smoke/CO detector requirements mandatory. Thu, 01 Sep 2022 00:00:00 GMT delaware-rehoboth-beach-2022-09-01