Philadelphia
Liberty Bell · Lincoln Financial Field
Everything Philadelphia vacation rental hosts need to know for World Cup 2026 — compliance requirements, licensing, and how lilo protects your property during the surge.
Hosts: compliance + licensing
City of Philadelphia · Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
- • Limited Lodging Operator License + Commercial Activity License required; 2–4 week processing time.
- • STR stays must be under 30 nights unless the host has a Bed-and-Breakfast permit with zoning approval.
- • Community safety plan mandatory for multi-unit buildings with >25 guests/day.
8.5% city Hotel Occupancy + 6% state sales tax; remit monthly via Philadelphia Tax Center.
This information is provided for general guidance only and does not constitute legal advice. Regulations change frequently — verify requirements with your local authority before accepting bookings.
Guests: match week experience
- • USA group match
- • Colombia group match
Guide guests through Lincoln Financial Field parking + bilingual safety confirmations.
City officials: readiness view
lilo packages compliance evidence and host actions so enforcement teams have audit-ready receipts.
- • Submit updated crowd-management plan by Mar 1, 2026.
- • Document multilingual signage for guest check-in areas.
- • Store signed fire-safety acknowledgement per booking in lilo receipts.
Philadelphia Department of Licenses & Inspections · (215) 686-8686
Why Philadelphia hosts need lilo for World Cup
Protection
Surge pricing disputes and chargebacks spike 3x during major events. lilo documents every guest interaction with timestamped, tamper-proof evidence that holds up in any dispute.
Independence
List directly and keep 100% of surge revenue. No platform commission during the biggest booking opportunity of the decade. Your property, your revenue.
Voice concierge
Guests from 48 nations calling at all hours. lilo answers in 4 languages — your tone, your rules. Sleep through the night while lilo handles every call.
Protect your Philadelphia property
Get World Cup-ready in minutes. lilo handles compliance documentation, guest communication in 4+ languages, and keeps court-ready evidence of every interaction.