Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Fayette County, PA

Airbnb listings are allowed in Fayette County, PA, but with restrictions. Fayette County imposes a county hotel/room rental excise tax on operators and booking agents (Act 109 compliance) and requires monthly tax returns. Zoning and STR land-use authority is primarily municipal: Fayette County Planning administers zoning for 31 municipalities while 11 self-administer; at least Ohiopyle Borough has a local short-term rental ordinance requiring permits. 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.

Fayette County imposes a county hotel/room rental excise tax on operators and booking agents (Act 109 compliance) and requires monthly tax returns. Zoning and STR land-use authority is primarily municipal: Fayette County Planning administers zoning for 31 municipalities while 11 self-administer; at least Ohiopyle Borough has a local short-term rental ordinance requiring permits.

No permit is currently required to operate a short-term rental in Fayette County.

Vrbo is permitted in Fayette County, PA under the same restrictions that apply to Airbnb — local rules govern the rental itself, not the specific platform. Last verified 2026-05-14.

Short-term rental hosts in Fayette 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 Fayette County. STR rules change frequently — verify the current requirements with the city or county before listing, using the official source linked on this page.