Business Licenses

Business Licenses are issued for the year beginning June 1 and ending May 31. The fee is $250 per year. You can request a one-year, two-year, or three-year license.

Fill out the In Town Application or the Out of Town Application or the Home Occupation Application to apply for your Business License.

If you currently have a Town of Bethany Beach Business License in good standing you may renew your license with a credit card payment online.

Residential and Commercial Rental Licenses

Residential and Commercial Rental Licenses are issued for the year beginning June 1 and ending May 31. The fee is $100 per year.

Fill out the Rental License Application to apply for your Rental License.

If you will be renting your property in Bethany Beach any time during the year you are required under Chapter 102 of the Code of Bethany Beach to obtain a Rental License for each unit that you rent.

Please click here to view the Safety Certification Form for rental property licenses.

Real Estate Rental Tax

Real Estate Rental Tax is payable to the Town semi-annually and is based on the gross rental income received.

The Town of Bethany Beach Rental Tax Rate on residential and commercial space is 7% of gross receipts.

The Town of Bethany Beach Rental Tax rate on rental properties subject to the State Accommodations tax is 3.25% of gross receipts.

Rental Tax may be paid with a credit card payment online.