HB 2303
An Act amending Title 48 (Lodging and Housing) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for temporary lodging at short-term rentals; and imposing penalties.
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Bill overview
This bill amends the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, Title 48, to regulate temporary lodging at short-term rentals and impose penalties. It establishes a system for permitting, tracking, and enforcing compliance with safety and operational standards. The bill defines key terms like ‘homestay,’ ‘vacation rental,’ and ‘corporate STR operator,’ and outlines requirements for insurance, inspections, and data sharing with local authorities and the Department of Revenue. It also includes a transitional compliance period for existing short-term rental operators.
Key provisions
- Defines key terms related to short-term rentals, including ‘homestay,’ ‘vacation rental,’ and ‘corporate STR operator.’
- Requires short-term rental operators to obtain permits from their county of operation.
- Establishes categories for short-term rentals based on ownership and operation characteristics.
- Mandates minimum liability insurance coverage ($500,000 per occurrence) for short-term rentals.
- Requires compliance with local nuisance ordinances, occupancy limits, and safety standards.
- Creates a municipal registry to track short-term rentals and share data with the Department of Revenue.
- Establishes a transitional compliance period for existing short-term rental operators.
- Provides for civil penalties and injunctive relief for violations of the bill.
Who is affected
- Short-term rental owners and operators
- Property owners
- Booking services
- Municipalities
- Counties
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Benjamin Sanchez
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