Philly Airbnb Lead Law Update (FAQ Series): When did the City of Philadelphia start requiring a lead license for Airbnb Properties?

Written By Adam K

We are regularly receiving questions regarding the new Lead Law and have created a weekly “Frequently Asked Questions” (FAQ’s) forum for you as you desire to become more informed of the Lead Law and its complexity.

This week we are featuring a common question: 

Question:  When did the City of Philadelphia start requiring a lead license for Airbnb Properties?



Answer:  The new Philly Airbnb licensing law, which passed in June 2021, requires Airbnb/Vrbo/etc. operators to obtain a “Limited Lodging Operator License” from the Department of Licenses & Inspections (L&I).


Please find the link below to many useful resources to AirBnB/VRBO operators:


https://www.leadtestingservicesphila.com/for-airbnb-hosts

Adam K
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