Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Gettysburg, PA

Short-term rentals are restricted by zoning district (e.g., prohibited in R-1). Operators must maintain a local contact within a 15-minute drive available 24/7, post specific house rules and contact info inside the unit, limit bookings to one per night, and register for the Adams County Hotel Room Rental Tax.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Gettysburg. 1. Submit a Land Use Permit application with a $40 fee and a Short Term Rental Application (plus a Homestay Affidavit if applicable). 2. Complete the Certificate of Use & Occupancy packet, including building code compliance for lodging. 3. Provide proof of registration with the Adams County Treasurer for the Hotel Room Rental Tax.

1. Submit a Land Use Permit application with a $40 fee and a Short Term Rental Application (plus a Homestay Affidavit if applicable). 2. Complete the Certificate of Use & Occupancy packet, including building code compliance for lodging. 3. Provide proof of registration with the Adams County Treasurer for the Hotel Room Rental Tax.