Wilmington, DE local landlord rules
State law also applies. See Delaware landlord-tenant law.
Quick facts
| Topic | At a glance |
|---|---|
| Rental licensing / registration | Yes, through the City business license. |
Details & sources
Rental licensing / registration
Yes, through the City business license. No one may engage in any business without a City license (§ 5-34). A buyer of residential property who intends to rent it must certify the rental use, complete a business license application (or update an existing business license and rental registration) and pay the business license fee at settlement (§ 5-37.1).
Verified Source: Wilmington City Code §§ 5-34, 5-37.1 (Browser transcription) · last checked 2026-10-15
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