Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Butler County, PA

Butler County does not ban or zone STRs at the county level but treats rentals under 30 days as 'hotel' rooms subject to a 5% Hotel Room Rental Tax. Operators must register with the County Treasurer, post a Certificate of Authorization on-site, and file monthly or quarterly tax remittance reports.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Butler County. 1) Register with the Butler County Treasurer within 30 days of starting rental activity using the Hotel Tax registration forms. 2) Obtain and conspicuously post the Certificate of Authorization issued by the Treasurer. 3) Collect the 5% tax and file monthly or quarterly Hotel Tax Remittance Reports as required by the Treasurer's office.

1) Register with the Butler County Treasurer within 30 days of starting rental activity using the Hotel Tax registration forms. 2) Obtain and conspicuously post the Certificate of Authorization issued by the Treasurer. 3) Collect the 5% tax and file monthly or quarterly Hotel Tax Remittance Reports as required by the Treasurer's office.