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DE HB 474: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 30 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO SHORT-TERM RENTAL LODGING TAX

Detected July 15, 2026 · in Short-Term Rental Operators

Delaware HB 474 updates the short-term rental lodging tax, likely affecting tax collection and remittance requirements for STR operators.

Aforeworn detected this change in the Short-Term Rental Operators space on July 15, 2026 and published this briefing so affected operators are forewarned rather than caught off guard. It is rated Medium urgency. All short-term rental operators in Delaware, including whole-home hosts, multi-unit managers, new hosts, and those in HOA-restricted properties. should confirm how it applies to their specific situation before acting. There is a time constraint attached: Effective upon enactment; check effective date in bill text.. Acting after that point can mean penalties, a lapsed licence, or lost eligibility — exactly the kind of surprise Aforeworn exists to prevent. Aforeworn monitors Short-Term Rental Operators continuously and turns every detected change into a plain-English briefing like this one, so you always know first. Forewarned is forearmed.

What changed

The bill amends Title 30 of the Delaware Code regarding the short-term rental lodging tax, potentially altering tax rates, registration, or remittance procedures.

Who it affects

All short-term rental operators in Delaware, including whole-home hosts, multi-unit managers, new hosts, and those in HOA-restricted properties.

What you must do

Review the full bill text to determine specific changes to tax obligations and ensure compliance with updated lodging tax requirements.

Deadline

Effective upon enactment; check effective date in bill text.

Source: https://legis.delaware.gov/AllLegislation

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