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Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Centre County, PA

Last verified: March 2026 · Report an update

Zoning & Conditions

Centre County government does not enact a county-wide short-term rental (STR) licensing program and directs property owners to comply with their local municipality’s ordinances; municipalities within Centre County have their own STR rules (examples: Borough of State College requires an annual STR license with limitations including a maximum of 120 days per license year, principal-residence and off-street parking requirements; College Township’s residential rental ordinance defines short-term rentals as stays of 14 nights or less and limits STR use to no more than 45 nights per calendar year).

Official Resources

Official Centre County STR regulation source

Frequently Asked Questions

Are short-term rentals allowed in Centre County, PA?
Centre County government does not enact a county-wide short-term rental (STR) licensing program and directs property owners to comply with their local municipality’s ordinances; municipalities within Centre County have their own STR rules (examples: Borough of State College requires an annual STR license with limitations including a maximum of 120 days per license year, principal-residence and off-street parking requirements; College Township’s residential rental ordinance defines short-term rentals as stays of 14 nights or less and limits STR use to no more than 45 nights per calendar year).
Is a permit required to operate a short-term rental in Centre County?
No permit is currently required to operate a short-term rental in Centre County.

Disclaimer

This information is for general reference only and may not reflect the most current regulations. STR regulations change frequently. Always verify requirements with official local government sources before operating a short-term rental.

Last verified: March 2026 · Suggest a correction