Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Mercersburg, PA

Transient lodging is restricted to defined categories: Bed and Breakfasts require operation by permanent residents, a maximum of 7 units, and stays under 14 days; Boarding Houses require a 5-day minimum stay and are limited to 20 residents; Hotels/Motels are for clearly transient use.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Mercersburg. 1. Submit a zoning permit application to the Zoning Officer for the specific use (e.g., Bed and Breakfast). 2. If the use is a 'Special Exception' in that district, obtain approval from the Zoning Hearing Board. 3. The Zoning Officer issues the permit upon compliance with all ordinance standards.

1. Submit a zoning permit application to the Zoning Officer for the specific use (e.g., Bed and Breakfast). 2. If the use is a 'Special Exception' in that district, obtain approval from the Zoning Hearing Board. 3. The Zoning Officer issues the permit upon compliance with all ordinance standards.