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Lewes short-term rental rules (2026)

Delaware · United States
Active
These rules apply inside Lewes city limits only. Properties outside them follow county or neighboring-town rules.
Rules last checked  ·  Region: US

Market overview

ACTIVEStays under 30 days

Allowed. The only duty is a notice or registration that nobody has to approve.

The Rental ID number must appear on all listings.

Why do places restrict rentals?

Property eligibility: Not assessed A market overview can't tell whether a specific home qualifies (zoning, permits, HOA).

License
Required
Primary residence
Not required
Tax on stays
9.5%
total, on our records

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NOT YET RESEARCHEDStays of 30+ nights

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On the horizon

Proposals and rules that are not in force yet. They don’t change Lewes’s status above until they take effect.

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The full Lewes rules

13 rules on record for Lewes, 3 of them from government sources. Every rule traced to its official source. How we research

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Source: ci.lewes.de.us (official), checked 6 Nov 2026. Official links, citations and how to apply come with a paid plan.

Quick answers

Is Airbnb legal in Lewes?

Yes. The Rental ID number must appear on all listings.

Do you need a permit for a short-term rental in Lewes?

Yes, a license or registration is required.

What taxes apply to short-term rentals in Lewes?

9.5% in total on stays, on our records.

When were the Lewes rules last checked?

We last checked the short-term rental rules for Lewes on 6 Nov 2026.

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