Market overview
Allowed. The only duty is a notice or registration that nobody has to approve.
12% combined tax since January 1, 2026 (4.5% state plus 7.5% town, set to match hotels); hard 12-person cap; $185 per year rental landlord license (FY 2026-2027 fee schedule); town rental tax filed twice a year.
Property eligibility: Not assessed A market overview can't tell whether a specific home qualifies (zoning, permits, HOA).
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13 rules on record for Fenwick Island, 2 of them from government sources. Every rule traced to its official source. How we research
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Source: fenwickisland.delaware.gov (official), checked 6 Nov 2026. Official links, citations and how to apply come with a paid plan.
Yes. 12% combined tax since January 1, 2026 (4.5% state plus 7.5% town, set to match hotels); hard 12-person cap; $185 per year rental landlord license (FY 2026-2027 fee schedule); town rental tax filed twice a year.
Yes, a license or registration is required.
12% in total on stays, on our records.
We last checked the short-term rental rules for Fenwick Island on 6 Nov 2026.
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