Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Gouldsboro, PA

Airbnb listings are allowed in Gouldsboro, PA, but with restrictions. Short-term rentals are defined as dwelling units rented for 30 consecutive days or less. An application for a license must be filed with the designated township official before the property can be used for short-term lodging. 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 dwelling units rented for 30 consecutive days or less. An application for a license must be filed with the designated township official before the property can be used for short-term lodging.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Gouldsboro. 1. Download the Short-Term Rental application from the Lehigh Township 'Ordinances & Documents' page. 2. Complete the application and file it with the designated township official (Zoning Officer) before using the property for rentals.

1. Download the Short-Term Rental application from the Lehigh Township 'Ordinances & Documents' page. 2. Complete the application and file it with the designated township official (Zoning Officer) before using the property for rentals.

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