HB1256

Providing for short-term rental of residential property.

Introduced·4/17/25
Introduced Text

Pennsylvania HB1256 regulates short-term rentals of residential property, defining terms and setting rules for rental operators.

Pennsylvania HB1256 amends Title 68 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes to establish regulations for short-term rentals of residential property. The bill defines key terms such as "short-term rental," "rental operator," and "transient." It outlines prohibited conduct for rental operators, including violations of laws or ordinances and allowing public nuisances. The bill also imposes fines for failure to register or gain a license and limits municipal powers to prevent unnecessary delays in approval or registration of compliant short-term rentals.

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Where it stands

Current
Housing and Community Development Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

D
1
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Apr 17, 2025

House

Referred to Housing & Community Development