Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Forest County, PA

Airbnb listings are allowed in Forest County, PA, but with restrictions. 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. 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 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.

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