Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Hawley, PA

Airbnb listings are allowed in Hawley, PA, but with restrictions. Wayne County regulates short-term rentals through an ordinance adopted June 14, 2023, which establishes requirements and penalties for violations. Hawley Borough's local rules focus on long-term rentals and landlord inspections, deferring STR-specific governance to the county level. 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.

Wayne County regulates short-term rentals through an ordinance adopted June 14, 2023, which establishes requirements and penalties for violations. Hawley Borough's local rules focus on long-term rentals and landlord inspections, deferring STR-specific governance to the county level.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Hawley. 1) Contact Bob Bates at (570) 493-1716 or bobbatesinspections@icloud.com to request the Short-Term Rental Permit application and property requirements. 2) Submit the completed application and any required documentation to the county. 3) Register for and remit the 3% Wayne County Hotel Room Rental Excise Tax to the County Treasurer on a quarterly basis.

1) Contact Bob Bates at (570) 493-1716 or bobbatesinspections@icloud.com to request the Short-Term Rental Permit application and property requirements. 2) Submit the completed application and any required documentation to the county. 3) Register for and remit the 3% Wayne County Hotel Room Rental Excise Tax to the County Treasurer on a quarterly basis.

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