Step 1
Obtain Zoning Permit
Submit a Zoning Permit Application to the Borough Zoning Officer via CKCOG to ensure STR use is allowed in your district.
1-2 weeks$50
Documents needed
- Zoning Application
- Site Plan
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Lewisburg requires all short-term rentals to obtain a zoning permit and an annual or biennial license based on owner-occupancy status.
To operate an STR in Lewisburg, you must apply for a license through the Central Keystone COG and undergo a safety inspection. Non-owner-occupied rentals must renew their license every year, while owner-occupied rentals only need to renew every two years. You are also required to carry at least $300,000 in liability insurance and collect both state and county hotel taxes.
Step-by-step guide for Lewisburg
Submit a Zoning Permit Application to the Borough Zoning Officer via CKCOG to ensure STR use is allowed in your district.
Complete the Short-Term Rental Unit Application. This can be done simultaneously with the zoning permit.
Schedule an inspection with the Code Enforcement Officer to verify safety requirements and determine max occupancy.
Register for the Pennsylvania Sales, Use, and Hotel Occupancy Tax and notify the Union County Treasurer for the local 5% tax.
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 Details may be outdated or incomplete.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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