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Rental Permits

How to Obtain a Short-Term Rental Permit

In Ferguson Township, property owners are permitted to operate short-term rentals with some restrictions.

The Township requires a short term rental permit prior to operating, as well as a rental permit from Centre Region Code Administration. A one-time Short-Term Rental permit fee of $25 is required with the application.

Please be advised of the following:

  • The dwelling must be the permanent address of the owner or lessee and the owner or lessee must occupy the dwelling for at least six months of the calendar year and provide certification that the property is the principal place of residence by providing a driver's license, voter registration or other documentation to prove residency. ( § 27-719 Short-Term Rentals )
  • Short Term Rentals are subject to enforcement of the Township’s noise, nuisance and property maintenance-related ordinances.
  • The Short Term Rental must provide one off-street parking space per bedroom available for rental.

Please direct any questions to Ferguson Township's Planning and Zoning Department at (814) 238-4651.

 

How to Obtain a Long-Term Rental Permit

Long-term rentals are issued by the Centre Region Council of Governments (COG).  To apply for a Centre Region Code Rental Housing Permit click here. Applications are delivered to the Township of Ferguson, where they are reviewed as passed on to the Centre Region COG. Any questions on the application may be sent to Centre Region Code Administration.