Harrisburg, PA · Dauphin County

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Residential Rental Unit Registration Program Application

Harrisburg property owners use this application to register residential rental buildings and units with the Bureau of Codes and provide required owner information.

What this form is

This application registers residential rental properties with Harrisburg’s Bureau of Codes and asks for building and unit details, owner information, and, when applicable, managing-agent details. The form says an application is required for each separate building and is due within 10 days of purchase and yearly by December 31 for the upcoming year. It also lists fees based on the property’s units.

Who needs it

Owners of residential rental property in Harrisburg must file an application for each separate building and provide managing-agent information when applicable.

How to submit it

Mail the completed form with the fee to Bureau of Codes Administration, 10 N 2nd St, Suite 205, Harrisburg, PA 17101. Make checks or money orders payable to the City Treasurer; cash is not accepted at the counter.

About notarization

This application is signed and dated without a notary; the form does not identify any attachment or related step that must be notarized or sworn.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download The Application

    Download the Residential Rental Unit Registration Program Application PDF.

  2. 2

    Complete The Form

    Provide the building and unit details, owner information, and applicable managing-agent information. Sign and date the form.

  3. 3

    Calculate The Fee

    Use the fee instructions on the form to calculate the amount due based on the number of units.

  4. 4

    Mail It To The Bureau

    Mail the application and fee to the Bureau of Codes Administration at the address listed on the form.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Residential Rental Unit Registration Program Application?
No. The application is signed and dated without a notary, and the form does not identify any attachment or related step that must be notarized or sworn.
How do I submit the rental registration application?
Mail the completed application with the fee to the Bureau of Codes Administration at 10 N 2nd St, Suite 205, Harrisburg, PA 17101. Checks or money orders must be payable to the City Treasurer; cash is not accepted at the counter.
Who needs to file this application?
Owners of residential rental property in Harrisburg must file an application for each separate building. The form also asks for managing-agent details when applicable.
What information and fees does the application ask for?
It asks for the rental building’s address and unit details, owner information, and, when applicable, managing-agent information. The form lists a $75 fee for up to three units and an additional $15 per unit above three.

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This Residential Rental Unit Registration Program Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Harrisburg form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.