Delaware · Hotels and lodging

The hotel and lodging rules in force in Delaware now.

Annual state license per room for hotels, motels and tourist homes (30 Del.C. sec. 2301); life safety under the State Fire Prevention Regulations (NFPA 101, 2024 ed., effective Jan. 1, 2026). Enforced by Division of Revenue (license); State Fire Prevention Commission and Office of the State Fire Marshal (fire/life safety); Dept. of Health and Social Services (food areas). Checked on the primary source; the state record was last reviewed 2026-11-12.

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In force

Annual state license per room for hotels, motels and tourist homes (30 Del.C. sec. 2301); life safety under the State Fire Prevention Regulations (NFPA 101, 2024 ed., effective Jan. 1, 2026)

Sec. 2301 fees: hotels $25 per room and $30 per suite, motels $25 per room, tourist homes $15 per room, $25 per extra location. Hotel: at least 10 permanent guest bedrooms in an incorporated town, 6 elsewhere; tourist home: at least 5. Renewal terms not on the page; confirm with the Division of Revenue.

Source: primary document

Who enforces it

Division of Revenue (license); State Fire Prevention Commission and Office of the State Fire Marshal (fire/life safety); Dept. of Health and Social Services (food areas)

Statewide layer. County and city amendments sit on top; confirm the local office for the address.

What changes next

No statewide rule

In force; 30 Del.C. sec. 2301 re-read Oct 19, 2026; renewal date not stated on the page (confirm with Division of Revenue)

Questions about the hotel and lodging rules in Delaware

Which hotel and lodging rules apply in Delaware today?

Annual state license per room for hotels, motels and tourist homes (30 Del.C. sec. 2301); life safety under the State Fire Prevention Regulations (NFPA 101, 2024 ed., effective Jan. 1, 2026). Sec. 2301 fees: hotels $25 per room and $30 per suite, motels $25 per room, tourist homes $15 per room, $25 per extra location. Hotel: at least 10 permanent guest bedrooms in an incorporated town, 6 elsewhere; tourist home: at least 5. Renewal terms not on the page; confirm with the Division of Revenue.

Who enforces the hotel and lodging rules in Delaware?

Division of Revenue (license); State Fire Prevention Commission and Office of the State Fire Marshal (fire/life safety); Dept. of Health and Social Services (food areas).

What changes next for the hotel and lodging rules in Delaware?

No statewide rule. In force; 30 Del.C. sec. 2301 re-read Oct 19, 2026; renewal date not stated on the page (confirm with Division of Revenue)