Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Collegeville, PA

Airbnb listings are allowed in Collegeville, PA, but with restrictions. Short-term rentals are regulated as residential rental units under Borough Ordinance No. 608 and must comply with the Borough's rental license and inspection program; bed-and-breakfast accommodations are separately permitted in specified zoning districts (V-2 and MSC) with limits (bed-and-breakfast homes: max 6 guest rooms; no guest stay over 14 days). Owners/agents must be available 24/7; tenant changes trigger a new inspection. A permit is required before you can host. 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.

Short-term rentals are regulated as residential rental units under Borough Ordinance No. 608 and must comply with the Borough's rental license and inspection program; bed-and-breakfast accommodations are separately permitted in specified zoning districts (V-2 and MSC) with limits (bed-and-breakfast homes: max 6 guest rooms; no guest stay over 14 days). Owners/agents must be available 24/7; tenant changes trigger a new inspection.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Collegeville. 1) Complete and submit the Borough's Residential Rental Unit License application form. 2) Pay stated fees (License Fee $50; Inspection Fee $150; re-inspection/missed inspection fees $40), schedule and pass the Borough inspection using the Borough checklist; license issued upon compliance and valid for three (3) years or until a change in occupant. Tenant changes require a new inspection and license update.

1) Complete and submit the Borough's Residential Rental Unit License application form. 2) Pay stated fees (License Fee $50; Inspection Fee $150; re-inspection/missed inspection fees $40), schedule and pass the Borough inspection using the Borough checklist; license issued upon compliance and valid for three (3) years or until a change in occupant. Tenant changes require a new inspection and license update.

Vrbo is permitted in Collegeville, PA under the same restrictions that apply to Airbnb — local rules govern the rental itself, not the specific platform. You must hold a valid permit before hosting on Vrbo. Last verified 2026-05-14.

Short-term rental hosts in Collegeville 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 Collegeville. STR rules change frequently — verify the current requirements with the city or county before listing, using the official source linked on this page.