Milford, Delaware
Short-Term Rental Regulations — Sussex County
Allowed (Permit Required)
STR Status
Fee: $50.00 per unit
$50.00 per unitLicense Cost
300 ftBuffer Distance
Permit & Licensing
Permit RequiredNot specified
License Cost$50.00 per unit
Renewalannual
Business License RequiredNot specified
WaitlistNot specified
Owner Requirements
Owner Occupancy RequiredNot specified
Primary Residence RequiredNot specified
Insurance RequiredNot specified
Limits & Restrictions
Density / Distance Cap300 ft
Parking RequiredNot specified
Taxes & Fees
Transient Occupancy Tax / TOTContact city for rates
Official Sources
Data confidence: 55%Last updated: June 9, 2026
Short-term rental rules in Milford, Delaware
Short-term rentals (Airbnb, Vrbo) in Milford, Delaware are allowed with a permit.
Frequently asked questions
Are short-term rentals allowed in Milford, Delaware?
Short-term rentals (including Airbnb and Vrbo) are allowed with a permit in Milford, Delaware.
Do I need a permit to run an Airbnb in Milford?
The fee is $50.00 per unit.
Where do these Milford short-term rental rules come from?
These details are verified against Milford'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 Milford, Sussex County, or Delaware authorities — and consult a qualified attorney — before purchasing property or operating an STR. This is not legal advice.