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Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Sussex County, DE

Last verified: March 2026 · Report an update

Zoning & Conditions

No county-level short-term rental (STR) permitting or operational ordinance is currently in effect for Sussex County; a proposed ordinance to impose a 3% county lodging tax on STRs in unincorporated areas was rejected on Dec. 10, 2024. State law (30 Del. C. ch. 62) imposes a statewide short-term rental lodging tax (4.5%) effective Jan. 1, 2025, defines STRs as rentals of 31 nights or less, and makes accommodations intermediaries responsible for collecting/remitting the tax.

Official Resources

Official Sussex County STR regulation source

Frequently Asked Questions

Are short-term rentals allowed in Sussex County, DE?
No county-level short-term rental (STR) permitting or operational ordinance is currently in effect for Sussex County; a proposed ordinance to impose a 3% county lodging tax on STRs in unincorporated areas was rejected on Dec. 10, 2024. State law (30 Del. C. ch. 62) imposes a statewide short-term rental lodging tax (4.5%) effective Jan. 1, 2025, defines STRs as rentals of 31 nights or less, and makes accommodations intermediaries responsible for collecting/remitting the tax.

Disclaimer

This information is for general reference only and may not reflect the most current regulations. STR regulations change frequently. Always verify requirements with official local government sources before operating a short-term rental.

Last verified: March 2026 · Suggest a correction