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Montgomery County, PA Short-Term Rentals: Occupancy Limits (2026)

Some Restrictions
Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified July 2026

Key Facts

County occupancy cap
None
Set by
Borough/township zoning
Common basis
Per-bedroom guest count
Listed factor
Maximum number of guests
Also governed by
Local habitability code

Summary

Montgomery County sets no countywide occupancy cap for short-term rentals. Maximum guest counts are a municipal zoning matter under the PA Municipalities Planning Code, and many Montco boroughs and townships tie occupancy to the number of bedrooms.

These county ordinances apply to unincorporated areas of Montgomery County. Incorporated cities within the county may have their own rules that take precedence over county-level regulations.

Issues that can be addressed in zoning ordinances affecting short-term rentals can include issuance of permits, obtaining a county business license, listing on the municipal rental property registration, parking, signage, maximum number of guests, length of stay, number of stays per year, taxes, liability insurance, and site size.

Source: PA Municipalities Planning Code (53 P.S. §10603)View official code

Full Breakdown

No county rule limits how many guests a short-term rental may hold. The PA Joint State Government Commission's 2025 study lists "maximum number of guests" among the items municipalities address in their zoning ordinances. In practice, Pennsylvania municipalities commonly cap occupancy by bedroom count (for example, two guests per bedroom plus two). Your borough or township ordinance, plus the municipal or Uniform Construction Code habitability standards, control the actual limit for your property. Check your local zoning ordinance and any rental-license conditions for the exact number.

Violations & Fines

Exceeding a municipal occupancy limit is enforced by the local codes office under the zoning ordinance, usually by written notice and per-day fines, with possible license revocation for repeat violations.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many guests can my Montco STR hold?
The county sets no limit. Your municipality's zoning ordinance does, often based on the number of bedrooms.
Where is the occupancy limit written?
In your borough or township zoning ordinance and rental-license conditions, not in any county code.

Sources & Official References

Other rules in Montgomery County

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