Penn Hills has no STR-specific occupancy limits. Maximum occupancy follows the International Property Maintenance Code based on habitable room sizes and egress. No per-bedroom guest caps or annual caps exist in Penn Hills.
Penn Hills does not impose occupancy limits specific to short-term rentals. The maximum number of persons allowed in any rental unit is governed by the International Property Maintenance Code standards adopted through the Pennsylvania Uniform Construction Code. Under IPMC, habitable rooms require a minimum of 70 square feet for one occupant and 50 square feet per additional occupant. Bedrooms intended for two or more occupants require at least 50 square feet per person. Means of egress including operable windows and required exits also influence allowable occupancy. Penn Hills does not set a per-bedroom guest cap, does not distinguish between hosted and unhosted stays, and does not limit the number of nights per year a property may be rented. The Certificate of Use, Occupancy and Compliance issued by Code Enforcement for the rental use documents compliance with habitability standards. Operators should verify that their insurance coverage accommodates their stated maximum occupancy, as liability exposure grows with guest count.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
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