Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Ligonier, PA

Airbnb listings are allowed in Ligonier, PA, but with restrictions. Occupancy is limited based on the number of bedrooms approved on the property's sewage permit. Parking is restricted to designated on-site areas (no street or lawn parking), and a notice must be posted inside the unit detailing local contact info, occupancy limits, and trash pickup schedules. 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.

Occupancy is limited based on the number of bedrooms approved on the property's sewage permit. Parking is restricted to designated on-site areas (no street or lawn parking), and a notice must be posted inside the unit detailing local contact info, occupancy limits, and trash pickup schedules.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Ligonier. Submit a Zoning Occupancy Permit application to the Township including owner contact info, a 24-hour local contact, a parking diagram, and guest/bedroom limits. Applicants must also provide copies of their Westmoreland County Hotel Room Tax Certificate and Pennsylvania Sales Tax License. Permits are valid for one year and must be renewed annually.

Submit a Zoning Occupancy Permit application to the Township including owner contact info, a 24-hour local contact, a parking diagram, and guest/bedroom limits. Applicants must also provide copies of their Westmoreland County Hotel Room Tax Certificate and Pennsylvania Sales Tax License. Permits are valid for one year and must be renewed annually.

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