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Short-Term Rentals

ADOPTED: Short-Term Rental Ordinance

On January 17, 2023, Bellefonte Borough Council passed the new Short Term Rental Ordinance to Chapter 575: Zoning. The ordinance will go into effect after Borough Council adopts an application fee, to be approved at the February 6, 2023 meeting.

Short Term Rental operators that currently have an active rental permit through Centre Region Code will then be required to apply for a Short Term Rental Permit to continue operating the short-term rental. Applications for STRs in the R-1 and R-2 districts must be submitted by July 31, 2023.

Points of Clarification

  • If you do not have an active rental permit with Centre Region Code, you may not apply for or operate a short-term rental.
  • If you were previously denied a short-term rental, you may not apply for or operate a short-term rental.
  • All proper paperwork must be submitted by July 31, 2023. The permit will be issued for the 2023 year. 
  • Fees must be paid when submitting the application and are per unit. 

–> SHORT-TERM RENTAL PERMIT APPLICATION <–

Please complete the checklist and submit all items with a completed application. Applications can be dropped off or mailed to:
      Bellefonte Borough Zoning Department
      Attn: Gina Thompson
      236 West Lamb Street
      Bellefonte, PA 16823