New Hope, PA · Bucks County
Owner Occupied Short-Term Rental Permit Application
New Hope property owners use this application to request a permit for an owner-occupied dwelling unit rented for short-term stays.
What this form is
New Hope requires a short-term rental permit before an owner operates a short-term rental, with a separate permit required for each dwelling unit used for that purpose. The application asks for owner and contact details, property and unit information, occupancy, bedrooms, parking, and sewer details. It also lists supporting documents, including proof of insurance and ownership, and includes a trespass waiver and owner acknowledgment.
Who needs it
A property owner seeking to operate an owner-occupied short-term rental in New Hope must apply for a separate permit for each rental dwelling unit.
How to submit it
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
About notarization
This application is signed without a notary; the owner signs and dates the application and trespass waiver, with no sworn attachment identified.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Owner Occupied Short-Term Rental Permit Application PDF.
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Complete The Application
Enter the application date, owner and contact information, property details, rental-unit information, occupancy, and parking details.
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Gather Required Documents
Use the checklist to gather applicable supporting documents, then sign and date the owner acknowledgment and trespass waiver.
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Submit To The Borough
Submit the completed application to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Owner Occupied Short-Term Rental Permit Application?
- No. The application and trespass waiver call for owner signatures and dates, not notarization; no sworn attachment is identified.
- How do I submit the Owner Occupied Short-Term Rental Permit Application?
- Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
- What documents must accompany this application?
- The checklist includes items such as a parking diagram or photograph, recorded deed, insurance certificate, signed trespass waiver, and tax certificates. Private septic systems require additional documentation.
- How long is a short-term rental permit valid?
- The application says permits are valid for a period not exceeding one year from issuance and must be renewed annually with the listed documents resubmitted.
Need something notarized?
This Owner Occupied Short-Term Rental Permit Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another New Hope form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.