Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Grantham, PA

Airbnb listings are allowed in Grantham, PA, but with restrictions. Short-term rentals are primarily regulated as bed-and-breakfasts, which are restricted to owner-occupied single-family detached dwellings where the owner is present during the stay. B&B homes are limited to 5 guest rooms and 10 guests for periods not exceeding one week, and guest rooms may not have cooking facilities. Standard rental registration for the township expressly excludes leases of less than 30 days. 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 primarily regulated as bed-and-breakfasts, which are restricted to owner-occupied single-family detached dwellings where the owner is present during the stay. B&B homes are limited to 5 guest rooms and 10 guests for periods not exceeding one week, and guest rooms may not have cooking facilities. Standard rental registration for the township expressly excludes leases of less than 30 days.

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

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