To take effect for the 2026 short-term rental season, the ordinance would need to pass its second reading no later than March 2.

At a Wednesday Lewes Planning Commission meeting, officials will hear from the public about the requirement that property owners must live in one of the dwellings as part of an ADU.

The Milton Town Council is calling on its Planning and Zoning Commission to review and provide recommendations on zoning-related regulations for short-term rentals, as the town continues to address growing concerns from residents over their impact on local neighborhoods.

Short-term rental regulations in Milton may become stricter as town officials explore new rules aimed at ensuring safer and more responsible vacation rentals.

The Ocean City council imposed new rules to rentals in residential areas and mobile homes, including a moratorium halting new rental licenses in certain zones.

Ocean City considers new limits on short-term rentals.

The city of Lewes is considering raising the tax on short-term rentals from 5% to 5.5%, a move that has some property owners concerned about its potential impact on tourism.

The Lewes City Council is presenting two ordinances Feb. 27 to look at amending the city’s taxation policies, implementing a 2 percent lodging tax and modifying the gross receipts tax rate for rental properties.

The Ocean City Planning and Zoning Commission is set to propose amendments to short-term rental regulations in R-1 and MH residential districts, potentially introducing new occupancy and stay-length restrictions.

Beyond the tax discussions, the council is also set to explore the regulation of marijuana-related businesses within Lewes