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Resident says short‑term rental permit fee jumped to $450; borough to follow up
Summary
During public comment, resident Cindy Chesworth Adams told council her single‑unit short‑term rental permit fee rose from about the low‑$20s to $80 last year and to $450 this year, and asked why. Council and staff said they would follow up; the resident provided contact information for a manager response.
During the public hour of the July 21 meeting, resident Cindy Chesworth Adams told council she rents one room in her home on a short‑term basis and appealed for an explanation after the borough increased the short‑term rental permit fee.
Adams said she initially paid fees “in the low‑$20s,” that the fee rose to about $80 last year and that this year the permit cost $450. She said the unit is small, her square footage has not changed and she does not operate like a hotel; she asked council to explain the reason for the large increase because it would reduce the viability of her occasional rentals.
Council President invited Adams to provide contact information; borough staff said the manager would follow up. No formal action was taken during the meeting; staff indicated they would reach out to the resident to explain the permit fee schedule and next steps.
Why it matters: Short‑term rental permit fees affect individual hosts and reflect the borough’s permitting and regulatory approach. The resident’s comment prompted staff follow‑up to clarify the fee structure for single‑unit operators.
Next steps: Borough staff asked Adams to leave contact information with the borough secretary for a manager follow‑up; staff confirmed they will contact the resident after the meeting.
