Application Process

Application Process

During the transition period to the new license management system, the Planning Department is implementing a temporary application submission process. The online platform through Host Compliance is no longer active.

Application Requirements

    • Proof of primary residency: The applicant must provide two (2) documents proving that they or a long-term tenant consider the property their primary residence for at least 8 months of the year. The documents can include:
        1. A government-issued identification, including a driver’s license. Passports will not fulfill this requirement as they do not list the owner’s address.
        2. Official piece of mail including utility bills, bank statements, and insurance documents.
    • Proof of liability insurance: Copies of documents that prove the property has personal liability insurance of at least $100,000.
    • Parking plan: Documentation that demonstrates the dimensions of the available parking area showing a number of 8’ x 15’ spaces equal to the number of bedrooms listed for rent. A sample parking plan is available for reference.
    • Lease agreement: This is only required if the property’s primary resident is a tenant rather than the owner.
    • Rental Housing Permit: This is a separate permit application process through Centre Region Code Administration. You may still submit your Short-Term Rental License application if you have not yet obtained your Rental Housing Permit. The Rental Housing Permit should be emailed to shorttermrentals@statecollegepa.us once it has been issued. Please visit our Rental Housing Permit page for information on the application and submission process.

Submission

Completed application forms and required documents can be submitted in the following ways:

Planning Department

Borough of State College

243 S. Allen St.

State College, PA 16801

License Fees

The 2025 Short-Term Rental License fee is $450. Applications submitted during the transition period will be invoiced for the fee. The fee can be paid at any time during the application process but is due prior to license approval and issuance.

If paying by check, please make out to Borough of State College and include the invoice number in the memo line.

Review Timeline

Due to volume of applications, please allow at least 10 business days for staff review of applications. Staff will contact applicants by email regarding incomplete applications or revisions.