Step 1
Verify Zoning Eligibility
Contact the Upper Merion Code Enforcement Department to confirm your property is in a zone where short-term rentals are permitted under Section 165-219.9.
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Short-term rentals in King of Prussia are regulated by Upper Merion Township, requiring an annual permit, a 10% total tax, and mandatory life safety inspections.
Property owners must obtain a Short-Term Rental Permit from Upper Merion Township before listing their property. The process includes a mandatory annual fire safety inspection and strict limits on occupancy based on the number of bedrooms. Hosts must also collect and remit both State and County occupancy taxes totaling 10%.
Step-by-step guide for King Of Prussia
Contact the Upper Merion Code Enforcement Department to confirm your property is in a zone where short-term rentals are permitted under Section 165-219.9.
Register for a PA Sales, Use and Hotel Occupancy Tax License and set up an account with Montgomery County for the 4% Hotel Room Rental Tax.
Complete the Upper Merion Township Short-Term Rental Permit Application, including floor plans and parking details.
Schedule a fire safety inspection with the Township Inspector. The unit must have working smoke/CO detectors and meeting egress requirements.
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 Details may be outdated or incomplete.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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