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Altoona, PA local landlord rules

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Last reviewed 2026-10-16

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Rental licensing / registrationIn Altoona, a landlord needs a permit from the municipality before a rental unit can be rented or occupied (§ 570-1).

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Rental licensing / registration

In Altoona, a landlord needs a permit from the municipality before a rental unit can be rented or occupied (§ 570-1). Code text: "It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to operate, let or rent to another for occupancy any residential rental unit in the City of Altoona unless a residential rental unit."

Verified Source: Altoona Code, "ch. 570: Residential Rental Inspection", § 570-1 · last checked 2026-10-16

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