Sussex County Rejects Additional Tax on STRs

12/18/2024

The Sussex County, Delaware, Council voted against an ordinance to add an additional tax on short-term rentals. The proposed lodging tax was 3% for Sussex County homeowners who rent out their property, on top of the 4.5% lodging tax the state will impose starting January 1. During public comment, one constituent argued the tax could encourage property owners to sell and leave Sussex County due to the financial burden.

Delaware Public Media (12/11/24) Abigail Lee