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Allentown requires short-term rental operators to obtain an annual Residential Rental License, undergo regular safety inspections, and maintain a local responsible agent.
To host a short-term rental in Allentown, you must register your property as a residential rental unit and obtain a city business license. You are required to pass a safety inspection (usually once every five years or upon initial application) and must appoint a local contact person if you live outside of Lehigh County.
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