Short-Term Rental Regulations
in State College, PA

Short-term rentals (STRs) are limited to 120 days per year and must be the owner's or long-term tenant's primary residence for at least 8 months annually. Operators must provide one off-street parking space (minimum 8'x15') per bedroom and maintain at least $100,000 in general liability insurance.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in State College. 1. Obtain a Rental Housing Permit from the Centre Region Code Administration (CRCA). 2. Submit an annual Short-Term Rental License application to the Planning Department with proof of primary residency, a parking plan, and proof of $100,000 liability insurance. 3. Pay the required fee and renew the license annually.

1. Obtain a Rental Housing Permit from the Centre Region Code Administration (CRCA). 2. Submit an annual Short-Term Rental License application to the Planning Department with proof of primary residency, a parking plan, and proof of $100,000 liability insurance. 3. Pay the required fee and renew the license annually.