Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Clarion County, PA

Airbnb listings are allowed in Clarion County, PA, but with restrictions. Short-term rentals are defined as furnished living space rented 1–31 days and are allowed in Clarion Borough as a conditional use in R-1 (single-family) and as a permitted use in R-2, R-3, MU, C-1 and C-2. Objective conditions include: maximum stay limited to 31 continuous days, occupancy limited to the dwelling’s size per the International Property Maintenance Code, required sufficient off-street parking, compliance with Borough Rental Unit rules, and overnight occupancy limited to one family per dwelling unit. 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 defined as furnished living space rented 1–31 days and are allowed in Clarion Borough as a conditional use in R-1 (single-family) and as a permitted use in R-2, R-3, MU, C-1 and C-2. Objective conditions include: maximum stay limited to 31 continuous days, occupancy limited to the dwelling’s size per the International Property Maintenance Code, required sufficient off-street parking, compliance with Borough Rental Unit rules, and overnight occupancy limited to one family per dwelling unit.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Clarion County. 1) Apply to the Borough Manager/Chief Administrative Officer (application form provided by Borough/Manager or designated agent) and pay the license fee set by Council; 2) schedule and pass required inspections (Borough Secretary/Manager or designated agent inspects and will not issue/renew unless unit meets requirements); 3) receive one-year rental unit license (Jan 1–Dec 31) and renew annually.

1) Apply to the Borough Manager/Chief Administrative Officer (application form provided by Borough/Manager or designated agent) and pay the license fee set by Council; 2) schedule and pass required inspections (Borough Secretary/Manager or designated agent inspects and will not issue/renew unless unit meets requirements); 3) receive one-year rental unit license (Jan 1–Dec 31) and renew annually.

Vrbo is permitted in Clarion County, 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 Clarion County 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 Clarion County. STR rules change frequently — verify the current requirements with the city or county before listing, using the official source linked on this page.