Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Downingtown, PA

Downingtown requires a rental property permit for any dwelling let to persons who are not immediate family; permits are biennial and inspections are required upon initial application, change of tenant, and renewal. The owner/property manager/agent (responsible party) must reside within a ten-mile radius of the Borough and all current and prior sewer/refuse and property taxes must be paid before a permit is issued.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Downingtown. 1) Complete and submit the Residential Rental Property Permit Application and Tenant Registration to the Borough Code Enforcement Office and pay the application fee ($120.00 per dwelling unit). 2) Borough assigns a Code Enforcement Officer and schedules an inspection; pass inspection to receive a Certificate of Compliance or correct violations and schedule reinspections. 3) Permits are issued on a biennial cycle; schedule inspections upon renewal or change of tenant as required.

1) Complete and submit the Residential Rental Property Permit Application and Tenant Registration to the Borough Code Enforcement Office and pay the application fee ($120.00 per dwelling unit). 2) Borough assigns a Code Enforcement Officer and schedules an inspection; pass inspection to receive a Certificate of Compliance or correct violations and schedule reinspections. 3) Permits are issued on a biennial cycle; schedule inspections upon renewal or change of tenant as required.