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Harrisburg, PA local landlord rules

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Last reviewed 2026-10-15

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Rental licensing / registration

Yes. Owners must file a registration application every year for each residential rental unit, whether or not it is occupied. Applications are due between October 31 and December 31 and take effect for the following calendar year. A unit is inspected when it has had no certificate of compliance in the past five years, and every unit is inspected at least once every five years after that.

Verified Source: Harrisburg City Code ch. 8-511, §§ 8-511.7, 8-511.8 · last checked 2026-10-15

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