Bellefonte, Pennsylvania
Short-Term Rental Regulations — Centre County
Conditional
STR Status
Permit: Required
Permit & Licensing
Permit RequiredYes
Renewalannually
Business License RequiredNot specified
WaitlistNot specified
Owner Requirements
Owner Occupancy RequiredNot specified
Primary Residence RequiredNot specified
Insurance RequiredNot specified
Limits & Restrictions
Parking RequiredNot specified
Taxes & Fees
Transient Occupancy Tax / TOTContact city for rates
Zoning Restrictions
- Permitted in R-4 residential and all commercial zoning districts; R-1 and R-2 only if pre-existing nonconforming use prior to January 1, 2023
Official Sources
Data confidence: 93%Last updated: June 9, 2026
Short-term rental rules in Bellefonte, Pennsylvania
Short-term rentals (Airbnb, Vrbo) in Bellefonte, Pennsylvania are allowed under certain conditions. Operators must obtain a permit.
Frequently asked questions
Are short-term rentals allowed in Bellefonte, Pennsylvania?
Short-term rentals (including Airbnb and Vrbo) are allowed under certain conditions in Bellefonte, Pennsylvania.
Do I need a permit to run an Airbnb in Bellefonte?
A short-term rental permit is required.
Where do these Bellefonte short-term rental rules come from?
These details are verified against Bellefonte's official short-term rental ordinance and updated when the rules change.
Always verify before you buy. Short-term-rental rules change often and may not be fully current here. Confirm directly with Bellefonte, Centre County, or Pennsylvania authorities — and consult a qualified attorney — before purchasing property or operating an STR. This is not legal advice.