A group of Ocean City homeowners has submitted a petition they say contains enough signatures to trigger a referendum challenging the town’s decision to extend its moratorium on new short-term rental licenses.

Ocean City homeowners petition against extended short-term rental moratorium.

A special election in Ocean City ended with voters rejecting a proposed ordinance that would have placed stricter limits on short-term rentals in residential neighborhoods and mobile home districts.

The Milton Town Council will consider new rules Monday that would require short-term rental owners to obtain annual licenses, follow safety and occupancy limits and respond quickly to complaints to ensure neighborhood safety and compliance.

Ocean City Council considers exception for multifamily structures in residential areas.

A special election has been scheduled to let voters decide the fate of a new ordinance regulating short-term rentals.

Ocean City homeowners will now face new regulations for short-term rentals after the town council voted Monday night on a proposal to enforce a minimum five-night stay in select areas.

Ocean City leaders are facing a divided debate over proposed changes to short-term rental policies, with some locals supporting the new regulations and others voicing concern over potential business losses.

The town of Milton is considering introducing regulations for short-term rentals, after years of operating without any rules governing the practice. The move has sparked mixed reactions among locals.

Vacationers planning to stay in Delaware’s short-term rental properties next year should prepare for higher costs.