Mount Joy, Pennsylvania
Short-Term Rental Regulations — Lancaster County
Prohibited
STR Status
Permit & Licensing
Permit RequiredNot specified
License Cost$85 per unit annually (traditional residential rentals only)
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
- STRs not permitted in any zoning district under Chapter 270 Zoning, Section 270-5.B
Official Sources
Data confidence: 90%Last updated: June 9, 2026
Short-term rental rules in Mount Joy, Pennsylvania
Short-term rentals (Airbnb, Vrbo) in Mount Joy, Pennsylvania are prohibited.
Frequently asked questions
Are short-term rentals allowed in Mount Joy, Pennsylvania?
Short-term rentals (including Airbnb and Vrbo) are prohibited in Mount Joy, Pennsylvania.
Do I need a permit to run an Airbnb in Mount Joy?
The fee is $85 per unit annually (traditi.
Where do these Mount Joy short-term rental rules come from?
These details are verified against Mount Joy'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 Mount Joy, Lancaster County, or Pennsylvania authorities — and consult a qualified attorney — before purchasing property or operating an STR. This is not legal advice.