Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Bellefonte, PA

STRs are permitted in R-4 and commercial districts; new STRs are prohibited in R-1 and R-2 zones. Owners must be the property owner of record (no subletting), maintain $100,000 liability insurance, and designate a local contact available 24/7 within 25 miles. Occupancy is limited by the code agency, and rentals in R-1/R-2 are capped at 60 nights per year.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Bellefonte. 1. Submit a completed Zoning Permit Application with a $130 fee, site plan, and proof of $100,000 liability insurance. 2. Provide proof of hotel tax registration and designate a local person-in-charge available 24/7 within 25 miles. 3. Pass an inspection by the Borough's contracted code agency to ensure compliance with the International Property Maintenance Code; permits must be renewed annually.

1. Submit a completed Zoning Permit Application with a $130 fee, site plan, and proof of $100,000 liability insurance. 2. Provide proof of hotel tax registration and designate a local person-in-charge available 24/7 within 25 miles. 3. Pass an inspection by the Borough's contracted code agency to ensure compliance with the International Property Maintenance Code; permits must be renewed annually.