Short-Term Rental Regulations
in East Stroudsburg, PA

Airbnb listings are allowed in East Stroudsburg, PA, but with restrictions. Applies borough-wide to all residential dwelling units; rentals defined as overnight lodging for 1–30 days. Limits: one family per dwelling unit; day guests capped at 75% of maximum overnight occupancy; off-street parking required for overnight guests (three spaces/dwelling unit standard); private weekly solid-waste hauling required; $500,000 general liability insurance required; owners not living within 20 miles must designate a local manager; no outdoor overnight sleeping or RV/camper overnight use. 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.

Applies borough-wide to all residential dwelling units; rentals defined as overnight lodging for 1–30 days. Limits: one family per dwelling unit; day guests capped at 75% of maximum overnight occupancy; off-street parking required for overnight guests (three spaces/dwelling unit standard); private weekly solid-waste hauling required; $500,000 general liability insurance required; owners not living within 20 miles must designate a local manager; no outdoor overnight sleeping or RV/camper overnight use.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in East Stroudsburg. 1) Submit a short-term rental license application to the Code Enforcement Officer including required documents (owner/manager contact, floor plans, site/parking plan, recorded deed, Monroe County hotel excise certificate and PA sales/use tax license, proof of private solid-waste hauler contract, $500,000 liability insurance certificate, trespass waiver for inspections, evidence of no delinquent Borough water/sewer/solid-waste or county/state tax debts). 2) Pay license and renewal fees as established by Borough Council (amounts set by resolution; not stated in ordinance). 3) Undergo initial and annual inspections by the Code Enforcement Officer/Rental Housing Inspector; license is valid up to one year and must be renewed annually; separate license required per dwelling unit.

1) Submit a short-term rental license application to the Code Enforcement Officer including required documents (owner/manager contact, floor plans, site/parking plan, recorded deed, Monroe County hotel excise certificate and PA sales/use tax license, proof of private solid-waste hauler contract, $500,000 liability insurance certificate, trespass waiver for inspections, evidence of no delinquent Borough water/sewer/solid-waste or county/state tax debts). 2) Pay license and renewal fees as established by Borough Council (amounts set by resolution; not stated in ordinance). 3) Undergo initial and annual inspections by the Code Enforcement Officer/Rental Housing Inspector; license is valid up to one year and must be renewed annually; separate license required per dwelling unit.

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