Step 1
Pre-Application Zoning Meeting
Contact the Erie Zoning Office (814-870-1265) to verify property eligibility and specific requirements for your zoning district.
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Short-term rentals in the City of Erie require both a Zoning Certificate and an annual Short-Term Rental License, with mandatory safety inspections and insurance coverage.
To host a short-term rental in Erie, you must first clear zoning requirements and then obtain a city license, which involves an annual fee and a safety inspection. Owners must provide one off-street parking space per unit and name a 'Responsible Agent' who lives within Erie County to handle emergencies. Guests must follow strict quiet hours, and you are required to keep a log of all visitors and their stay dates.
Step-by-step guide for Erie
Contact the Erie Zoning Office (814-870-1265) to verify property eligibility and specific requirements for your zoning district.
Submit the STR application along with a site plan showing off-street parking (1 per unit) and rear/side yard screening if in R-1 zones.
Provide the Zoning Certificate to the Licensing Office and complete the registration form, including the designation of a local Responsible Agent.
Schedule and pass an initial property inspection with the City Building Inspector to ensure safety compliance and habitability.
Upon successful inspection and payment of all fees (including any delinquent utility bills), the city will issue the STR License.
Regulatory information is AI-researched from public city/county codes for educational purposes. Details may be outdated or incomplete. Always verify requirements directly with your city/county planning department before operating a short-term rental.
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