Public Health Rules in Delaware (2026)
5 rules on the books across Delaware, 4 cities and counties. Select a rule to read the full details.
Severity: Few Restrictions · Light Restrictions · Some Restrictions · Significant Restrictions · Heavy Restrictions
Rodent Control
Property owner duties to abate rats and mice, restrictions on second-generation anticoagulant rodenticides (CA AB-1788), and integrated-pest-management standards.
Kent County
Some RestrictionsKent County's Housing Code makes owners responsible for exterminating insects, rats and other vermin before renting…
Read full rule →New Castle County
Some RestrictionsNew Castle County property maintenance rules make owners responsible for pest and rodent elimination and require rodent…
Read full rule →Sussex County
Some RestrictionsSussex County's Housing Code makes property owners responsible for exterminating insects, rats and other pests before…
Read full rule →Wilmington
Some RestrictionsWilmington's property maintenance code requires every foundation, exterior wall, roof, window, and basement hatchway to…
Read full rule →Bed-Bug Rules
Landlord disclosure of bed-bug history, treatment-cost responsibility, and tenant duties to cooperate with treatment in California (CIV §1954.603).