HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — Pennsylvania counties could soon be keeping tabs on short-term rentals.
Rep. Lindsay Powell (D-Allegheny) introduced a bill Thursday to regulate the properties, which have grown in popularity through platforms like Airbnb and Vrbo, following a review of the industry. That review, she said, was spurred by violent incidents at short-term rentals in her district.
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The bill would require counties to keep a registry of all permitted short-term rentals, hotels and other lodging in their jurisdiction. Each county will need to share an annual report on the short-term rentals with the Department of Community and Economic Development.
Other regulations in the bill would mandate the property owners to have a 24/7 person in charge for each property and to implement safety standards such as noise monitoring devices and exterior surveillance cameras.
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“This bill strikes a necessary balance of protecting public safety, supporting responsible operators and ensuring transparency for local officials and law enforcement,” Powell said. “As short-term rentals continue to grow across Pennsylvania, we have a responsibility to put common-sense safeguards in place to protect our communities.”
Lawmakers will hold a public hearing from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Wednesday, March 25, in room 140 at the Pennsylvania State Capitol.
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