Houston, Delaware

Short-Term Rental Regulations — Kent County

Allowed (Permit Required)

STR Status

Fee: $25Tax: 4.5%Business License Required
County-level data: No city-specific ordinance found. Showing regulations for Kent County which apply to this area.
✓ Verified against the official ordinance.View source· Last verified 6/16/2026
$25License Cost
4.5%Tax Rate

Permit & Licensing

Permit RequiredNot specified
License Cost$25
Business License RequiredYes
WaitlistNot specified

Owner Requirements

Owner Occupancy RequiredNot specified
Primary Residence RequiredNot specified
Insurance RequiredNot specified

Limits & Restrictions

Parking RequiredNot specified

Taxes & Fees

Transient Occupancy Tax / TOT4.5%

Official Sources

revenue.delaware.gov/short-term-rental-faqs/
Data confidence: 75%Last updated: June 16, 2026

Short-term rental rules in Houston, Delaware

Houston, Delaware has no separate city ordinance, so Kent County rules apply — under which short-term rentals are allowed with a permit. A lodging/occupancy tax of 4.5% applies.

Frequently asked questions

Are short-term rentals allowed in Houston, Delaware?

Short-term rentals (including Airbnb and Vrbo) are allowed with a permit in Houston, Delaware.

Do I need a permit to run an Airbnb in Houston?

A business license is also required, the fee is $25.

What taxes apply to short-term rentals in Houston?

Short-term rentals in Houston are subject to a lodging/occupancy tax of 4.5%.

Where do these Houston short-term rental rules come from?

These details are verified against Houston's official short-term rental ordinance and updated when the rules change.

Always verify before you buy. Short-term-rental rules change often and may not be fully current here. Confirm directly with Houston, Kent County, or Delaware authorities — and consult a qualified attorney — before purchasing property or operating an STR. This is not legal advice.