Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Bloomsburg, PA

Airbnb listings are allowed in Bloomsburg, PA, but with restrictions. Short-term rentals are allowed only in 'authorized districts' and are subject to registration and licensure; owners must maintain occupancy and transaction records and provide them to the Town upon request; applicants must disclose advertising method and a maximum overnight guest number subject to Zoning Officer review (options include not exceeding pre-existing density, district density, or no more than two overnight guests per bedroom unless otherwise approved). A permit is required before you can host. These rules apply to all short-term rental platforms (Airbnb, Vrbo, Booking.com, etc.) — not just Airbnb specifically. See the official source linked on this page for full requirements. Last verified 2026-05-14.

Short-term rentals are allowed only in 'authorized districts' and are subject to registration and licensure; owners must maintain occupancy and transaction records and provide them to the Town upon request; applicants must disclose advertising method and a maximum overnight guest number subject to Zoning Officer review (options include not exceeding pre-existing density, district density, or no more than two overnight guests per bedroom unless otherwise approved).

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Bloomsburg. 1) Apply for registration/licensure for the short-term rental in authorized districts and identify advertising method and maximum overnight guests to the Zoning Officer. 2) Obtain an annual license (Chapter 11): license term runs Sept 15–Sept 14 and requires payment of an annual license and inspection fee as set by Town Council resolution. 3) Maintain required occupancy/transaction records and provide them to the Town on request.

1) Apply for registration/licensure for the short-term rental in authorized districts and identify advertising method and maximum overnight guests to the Zoning Officer. 2) Obtain an annual license (Chapter 11): license term runs Sept 15–Sept 14 and requires payment of an annual license and inspection fee as set by Town Council resolution. 3) Maintain required occupancy/transaction records and provide them to the Town on request.

Vrbo is permitted in Bloomsburg, PA under the same restrictions that apply to Airbnb — local rules govern the rental itself, not the specific platform. You must hold a valid permit before hosting on Vrbo. Last verified 2026-05-14.

Short-term rental hosts in Bloomsburg are typically responsible for lodging, occupancy, and applicable sales taxes — these usually apply even where hosting is allowed without a permit. Rates and remittance rules vary by jurisdiction (state, county, and city can each levy a share); confirm the current rates with the official source linked on this page. Platforms such as Airbnb and Vrbo collect some taxes automatically, but the host remains liable for any not collected on their behalf.

We are not currently tracking any recent short-term rental ordinance changes for Bloomsburg. STR rules change frequently — verify the current requirements with the city or county before listing, using the official source linked on this page.