Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Chambersburg, PA

Airbnb listings are allowed in Chambersburg, PA, but with restrictions. All units must pass a safety inspection every 36 months to be 'qualified residential rental units.' Operators must collect a 5% hotel occupancy tax on all transient stays and maintain records for at least three years for County audit purposes. These rules apply to all short-term rental platforms (Airbnb, Vrbo, Booking.com, etc.) — not just Airbnb specifically. See the official source linked on this page for full requirements. Last verified 2026-05-14.

All units must pass a safety inspection every 36 months to be 'qualified residential rental units.' Operators must collect a 5% hotel occupancy tax on all transient stays and maintain records for at least three years for County audit purposes.

No permit is currently required to operate a short-term rental in Chambersburg.

Vrbo is permitted in Chambersburg, PA under the same restrictions that apply to Airbnb — local rules govern the rental itself, not the specific platform. Last verified 2026-05-14.

Short-term rental hosts in Chambersburg are typically responsible for lodging, occupancy, and applicable sales taxes — these usually apply even where hosting is allowed without a permit. Rates and remittance rules vary by jurisdiction (state, county, and city can each levy a share); confirm the current rates with the official source linked on this page. Platforms such as Airbnb and Vrbo collect some taxes automatically, but the host remains liable for any not collected on their behalf.

We are not currently tracking any recent short-term rental ordinance changes for Chambersburg. STR rules change frequently — verify the current requirements with the city or county before listing, using the official source linked on this page.