Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Forest County, PA

Short-Term Rentals are permitted in Tionesta Borough only with a Borough-issued license and are limited to overnight occupancy of no more than 2 persons per bedroom. Owners must provide on-site parking (no parking in public right-of-way), post a visible occupant information notice (24-hour contact, 911 address, occupancy/parking limits), and prohibit overnight sleeping in RVs or tents on the property.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Forest County. 1) Complete the Borough’s Short-Term Rental License application form including owner contact, local 24-hour contact, site plan for on-site parking, deed copy, Forest County Hotel Room Excise Tax Certificate, PA Sales & Use Tax license, and sewage permit info. 2) Submit application to the Zoning Officer/Borough Secretary, pay the required fee, and undergo inspections by the Zoning Officer and Building Code Official. 3) If issued, the license is valid for one year and must be renewed annually; licenses are issued only to the landowner.

1) Complete the Borough’s Short-Term Rental License application form including owner contact, local 24-hour contact, site plan for on-site parking, deed copy, Forest County Hotel Room Excise Tax Certificate, PA Sales & Use Tax license, and sewage permit info. 2) Submit application to the Zoning Officer/Borough Secretary, pay the required fee, and undergo inspections by the Zoning Officer and Building Code Official. 3) If issued, the license is valid for one year and must be renewed annually; licenses are issued only to the landowner.