{
 "topic": "short-term-rentals",
 "label": "Short-term rentals",
 "question": "Can I run an Airbnb here? Do I need a licence?",
 "jurisdiction": "Delaware",
 "country": "US",
 "source": "https://govanswers.org/us/de/short-term-rentals/",
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  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-005715",
   "name": "Blades",
   "type": "Town",
   "path": "/us/de/blades/",
   "answer_page": "/us/de/blades/short-term-rentals/",
   "json": "/us/de/blades/short-term-rentals.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-06-05",
   "document": "Ordinance 433 - Crime-Free Rental Ordinance",
   "document_number": "433",
   "adopted_date": null,
   "transcript_url": "/us/de/blades/short-term-rentals/ordinance-433/",
   "answer": "In the Town of Blades, Delaware, licence required: True. Source: Ordinance 433 - Crime-Free Rental Ordinance, verified 2026-06-05."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-005717",
   "name": "Bridgeville",
   "type": "Town",
   "path": "/us/de/bridgeville/",
   "answer_page": "/us/de/bridgeville/short-term-rentals/",
   "json": "/us/de/bridgeville/short-term-rentals.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-06-05",
   "document": "Ordinance A10-8 - Residential Rental Unit Registration",
   "document_number": null,
   "adopted_date": null,
   "transcript_url": "/us/de/bridgeville/short-term-rentals/ordinance-a10-8-residential-rental-unit-registration/",
   "answer": "In the Town of Bridgeville, Delaware, licence required: True; fee: twenty-five dollars ($25.00) per bedroom for all residential property. Source: Ordinance A10-8 - Residential Rental Unit Registration, verified 2026-06-05."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-005718",
   "name": "Camden",
   "type": "Town",
   "path": "/us/de/camden/",
   "answer_page": "/us/de/camden/short-term-rentals/",
   "json": "/us/de/camden/short-term-rentals.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 2,
   "last_verified": "2026-06-05",
   "document": "Ordinance 2007-101 - Rental License",
   "document_number": "2007-101",
   "adopted_date": null,
   "transcript_url": "/us/de/camden/short-term-rentals/ordinance-2007-101/",
   "answer": "In the Town of Camden, Delaware, licence required: True; fee: $45.00 per year; licence required: True; fee: twelve dollars fifty cents ($12.50) annually for each building, dwelling and dwelling unit rented. Source: Ordinance 2007-101 - Rental License; Ordinance 24 - Rental Licenses, verified 2026-06-05."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-005724",
   "name": "Dewey Beach",
   "type": "Town",
   "path": "/us/de/dewey-beach/",
   "answer_page": "/us/de/dewey-beach/short-term-rentals/",
   "json": "/us/de/dewey-beach/short-term-rentals.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-06-05",
   "document": "Chapter 117 - Licensing of Businesses / Residential Rental Licenses",
   "document_number": "117",
   "adopted_date": null,
   "transcript_url": null,
   "answer": "The Town of Dewey Beach, Delaware has 1 adopted ordinance on file: Chapter 117 - Licensing of Businesses / Residential Rental Licenses, verified 2026-06-05."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-005727",
   "name": "Elsmere",
   "type": "Town",
   "path": "/us/de/elsmere/",
   "answer_page": "/us/de/elsmere/short-term-rentals/",
   "json": "/us/de/elsmere/short-term-rentals.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-06-05",
   "document": "Chapter 182 - Rental Licenses",
   "document_number": "182",
   "adopted_date": null,
   "transcript_url": null,
   "answer": "The Town of Elsmere, Delaware has 1 adopted ordinance on file: Chapter 182 - Rental Licenses, verified 2026-06-05."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-005732",
   "name": "Frederica",
   "type": "Town",
   "path": "/us/de/frederica/",
   "answer_page": "/us/de/frederica/short-term-rentals/",
   "json": "/us/de/frederica/short-term-rentals.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-06-05",
   "document": "Ordinance 22-02 - Short Term Rentals",
   "document_number": "22-02",
   "adopted_date": null,
   "transcript_url": "/us/de/frederica/short-term-rentals/ordinance-22-02/",
   "answer": "The Town of Frederica, Delaware has 1 adopted ordinance on file: Ordinance 22-02 - Short Term Rentals, verified 2026-06-05."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-005733",
   "name": "Georgetown",
   "type": "Town",
   "path": "/us/de/georgetown/",
   "answer_page": "/us/de/georgetown/short-term-rentals/",
   "json": "/us/de/georgetown/short-term-rentals.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-06-05",
   "document": "Chapter 167 - Residential Rental Properties",
   "document_number": "167",
   "adopted_date": null,
   "transcript_url": null,
   "answer": "The Town of Georgetown, Delaware has 1 adopted ordinance on file: Chapter 167 - Residential Rental Properties, verified 2026-06-05."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-005734",
   "name": "Greenwood",
   "type": "Town",
   "path": "/us/de/greenwood/",
   "answer_page": "/us/de/greenwood/short-term-rentals/",
   "json": "/us/de/greenwood/short-term-rentals.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-06-05",
   "document": "Ordinance C-8 - Residential Rental Unit Regulations, Annual Rental License, and Inspections",
   "document_number": "C-8",
   "adopted_date": "2020-07-08",
   "transcript_url": "/us/de/greenwood/short-term-rentals/ordinance-c-8/",
   "answer": "The Town of Greenwood, Delaware has 1 adopted ordinance on file: Ordinance C-8 - Residential Rental Unit Regulations, Annual Rental License, and Inspections, verified 2026-06-05."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-005735",
   "name": "Harrington",
   "type": "City",
   "path": "/us/de/harrington/",
   "answer_page": "/us/de/harrington/short-term-rentals/",
   "json": "/us/de/harrington/short-term-rentals.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-06-05",
   "document": "Chapter 314 - Rental Properties",
   "document_number": "314",
   "adopted_date": null,
   "transcript_url": null,
   "answer": "The City of Harrington, Delaware has 1 adopted ordinance on file: Chapter 314 - Rental Properties, verified 2026-06-05."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-005737",
   "name": "Henlopen Acres",
   "type": "Town",
   "path": "/us/de/henlopen-acres/",
   "answer_page": "/us/de/henlopen-acres/short-term-rentals/",
   "json": "/us/de/henlopen-acres/short-term-rentals.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-06-05",
   "document": "Ordinance to Amend Chapter 95 - Short Term Rentals",
   "document_number": "95",
   "adopted_date": "2020-09-11",
   "transcript_url": "/us/de/henlopen-acres/short-term-rentals/chapter-95/",
   "answer": "The Town of Henlopen Acres, Delaware has 1 adopted ordinance on file: Ordinance to Amend Chapter 95 - Short Term Rentals, verified 2026-06-05."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-005742",
   "name": "Lewes",
   "type": "City",
   "path": "/us/de/lewes/",
   "answer_page": "/us/de/lewes/short-term-rentals/",
   "json": "/us/de/lewes/short-term-rentals.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-06-05",
   "document": "Chapter 150: Rental Licensing",
   "document_number": "150",
   "adopted_date": null,
   "transcript_url": null,
   "answer": "The City of Lewes, Delaware has 1 adopted ordinance on file: Chapter 150: Rental Licensing, verified 2026-06-05."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-005743",
   "name": "Little Creek",
   "type": "Town",
   "path": "/us/de/little-creek/",
   "answer_page": "/us/de/little-creek/short-term-rentals/",
   "json": "/us/de/little-creek/short-term-rentals.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-06-05",
   "document": "Little Creek Rental Ordinance",
   "document_number": null,
   "adopted_date": "2019-10-27",
   "transcript_url": "/us/de/little-creek/short-term-rentals/little-creek-rental-ordinance/",
   "answer": "The Town of Little Creek, Delaware has 1 adopted ordinance on file: Little Creek Rental Ordinance, verified 2026-06-05."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-005745",
   "name": "Middletown",
   "type": "Town",
   "path": "/us/de/middletown/",
   "answer_page": "/us/de/middletown/short-term-rentals/",
   "json": "/us/de/middletown/short-term-rentals.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-06-05",
   "document": "Chapter 120: Rental Properties",
   "document_number": "120",
   "adopted_date": null,
   "transcript_url": null,
   "answer": "The Town of Middletown, Delaware has 1 adopted ordinance on file: Chapter 120: Rental Properties, verified 2026-06-05."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-005748",
   "name": "Millville",
   "type": "Town",
   "path": "/us/de/millville/",
   "answer_page": "/us/de/millville/short-term-rentals/",
   "json": "/us/de/millville/short-term-rentals.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-06-05",
   "document": "Chapter 90: Licenses – Residential Rental Licensing",
   "document_number": "90",
   "adopted_date": null,
   "transcript_url": null,
   "answer": "The Town of Millville, Delaware has 1 adopted ordinance on file: Chapter 90: Licenses – Residential Rental Licensing, verified 2026-06-05."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-005751",
   "name": "Newark",
   "type": "City",
   "path": "/us/de/newark/",
   "answer_page": "/us/de/newark/short-term-rentals/",
   "json": "/us/de/newark/short-term-rentals.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-06-05",
   "document": "Chapter 13: Finance, Revenue, and Taxation – Section 13-60 Rental Licenses",
   "document_number": "13",
   "adopted_date": null,
   "transcript_url": "/us/de/newark/short-term-rentals/chapter-13/",
   "answer": "The City of Newark, Delaware has 1 adopted ordinance on file: Chapter 13: Finance, Revenue, and Taxation – Section 13-60 Rental Licenses, verified 2026-06-05."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-005757",
   "name": "Selbyville",
   "type": "Town",
   "path": "/us/de/selbyville/",
   "answer_page": "/us/de/selbyville/short-term-rentals/",
   "json": "/us/de/selbyville/short-term-rentals.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-06-05",
   "document": "Chapter 200-11C: Short-Term Rentals Prohibited",
   "document_number": "200-11C",
   "adopted_date": "2025-07-07",
   "transcript_url": "/us/de/selbyville/short-term-rentals/chapter-200-11c/",
   "answer": "In the Town of Selbyville, Delaware, zones allowed: Short-term rentals (rental agreements for a duration of less than one year) have never been permitted within the Town; ordinance adopted to specifically prohibit them.. Source: Chapter 200-11C: Short-Term Rentals Prohibited, verified 2026-06-05."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-005759",
   "name": "Smyrna",
   "type": "Town",
   "path": "/us/de/smyrna/",
   "answer_page": "/us/de/smyrna/short-term-rentals/",
   "json": "/us/de/smyrna/short-term-rentals.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-06-05",
   "document": "Ordinance 18-24: Rental Licenses/Inspections for Related Occupants",
   "document_number": "18-24",
   "adopted_date": null,
   "transcript_url": "/us/de/smyrna/short-term-rentals/ordinance-18-24/",
   "answer": "The Town of Smyrna, Delaware has 1 adopted ordinance on file: Ordinance 18-24: Rental Licenses/Inspections for Related Occupants, verified 2026-06-05."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-005761",
   "name": "Townsend",
   "type": "Town",
   "path": "/us/de/townsend/",
   "answer_page": "/us/de/townsend/short-term-rentals/",
   "json": "/us/de/townsend/short-term-rentals.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-06-05",
   "document": "Ordinance No. 17-05: Rental Ordinance",
   "document_number": "17-05",
   "adopted_date": "2018-04-04",
   "transcript_url": "/us/de/townsend/short-term-rentals/ordinance-17-05/",
   "answer": "In the Townsend, Delaware, licence required: True. Source: Ordinance No. 17-05: Rental Ordinance, verified 2026-06-05."
  }
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