Short-Term Rentals in Wilmington, DE (2026)
1 verified short-term rentals rules for Wilmington, Delaware, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
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Short-Term Rental Permits
Wilmington requires a residential property rental license and STR operator permit. Most residential zones (R1–R5) do not permit STRs; a citywide cap of 150 STR units was approved in 2024.
Wilmington Short-Term Rental Permit Requirements
Heavy RestrictionsWilmington City Code Ch. 34, Art. V, Sec. 34-349 and Sec. 34-350 (Ord. #0412, 2024)
Sec. 34-349. No dwelling unit in the city may be used as a short-term rental unless: (1) An owner of the dwelling unit possesses a valid and current short-term rental owner permit issued for the dwelling unit in accordance with this article, and all owners fully comply with all legal requirements and duties imposed herein; and (2) An owner has designated an operator possessing a valid short-ter...
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