Downingtown, Pennsylvania

Short-Term Rental Regulations — Chester County

Conditional

STR Status

Permit: RequiredFee: $120.00
✓ Verified against the official ordinance.View source· Last verified 6/9/2026
$120.00License Cost

Permit & Licensing

Permit RequiredYes
License Cost$120.00
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

Official Sources

downingtown.org/303/Residential-Rental-Licensing-Inspections
Data confidence: 60%Last updated: June 9, 2026

Short-term rental rules in Downingtown, Pennsylvania

Short-term rentals (Airbnb, Vrbo) in Downingtown, Pennsylvania are allowed under certain conditions. Operators must obtain a permit (fee: $120.00).

Frequently asked questions

Are short-term rentals allowed in Downingtown, Pennsylvania?

Short-term rentals (including Airbnb and Vrbo) are allowed under certain conditions in Downingtown, Pennsylvania.

Do I need a permit to run an Airbnb in Downingtown?

A short-term rental permit is required, the fee is $120.00.

Where do these Downingtown short-term rental rules come from?

These details are verified against Downingtown'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 Downingtown, Chester County, or Pennsylvania authorities — and consult a qualified attorney — before purchasing property or operating an STR. This is not legal advice.