Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Short-Term Rental Regulations — Lancaster County

Conditional

STR Status

Business License Required
✓ Verified against the official ordinance.View source· Last verified 6/7/2026

Permit & Licensing

Permit RequiredNot specified
Business License RequiredYes
WaitlistNot specified

Owner Requirements

Owner Occupancy RequiredNo
Primary Residence RequiredNot specified
Insurance RequiredNot specified

Limits & Restrictions

Max Nights Per Year30 consecutive days per stay (max stay length)
Parking RequiredYes

Taxes & Fees

Transient Occupancy Tax / TOTContact city for rates

Zoning Restrictions

  • STRs permitted by right in zones RO, MU, CB1, CB, C1, and C2 only

Official Sources

cityoflancasterpa.gov/short-term-rentals/
Data confidence: 93%Last updated: June 7, 2026

Short-term rental rules in Lancaster, Pennsylvania

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

Frequently asked questions

Are short-term rentals allowed in Lancaster, Pennsylvania?

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

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

A business license is also required.

Are there stay limits for short-term rentals in Lancaster?

Yes — Lancaster sets a cap of 30 rental nights per year.

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

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