Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Lehigh County, PA

Lehigh County does not have countywide STR zoning or occupancy limits, but all operators must register for and remit a 4% Hotel Room Rental Tax. Specific operational constraints like zoning, owner-occupancy, and guest caps are determined and enforced by individual municipalities within the county.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Lehigh County. 1. Register with the Lehigh County Fiscal Office to remit the 4% Hotel Room Rental Tax. 2. Apply for a municipal STR license/permit in your specific jurisdiction (e.g., Whitehall or Bethlehem), which typically requires a safety inspection and proof of county tax registration. 3. Pay all local fees and renew both municipal licenses and county tax filings annually.

1. Register with the Lehigh County Fiscal Office to remit the 4% Hotel Room Rental Tax. 2. Apply for a municipal STR license/permit in your specific jurisdiction (e.g., Whitehall or Bethlehem), which typically requires a safety inspection and proof of county tax registration. 3. Pay all local fees and renew both municipal licenses and county tax filings annually.