Short-Term Rental Regulations
in New Hope, PA

Airbnb listings are allowed in New Hope, PA, but with restrictions. Short-term rentals must be owner-occupied (or located on an owner-occupied parcel) and are limited to 15 rental periods per year or 180 aggregate nights, with no single stay exceeding 30 days. Requirements include specific safety equipment (smoke/CO detectors, fire extinguishers), off-street parking, and a prohibition on exterior signage. 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 must be owner-occupied (or located on an owner-occupied parcel) and are limited to 15 rental periods per year or 180 aggregate nights, with no single stay exceeding 30 days. Requirements include specific safety equipment (smoke/CO detectors, fire extinguishers), off-street parking, and a prohibition on exterior signage.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in New Hope. Submit an application to the Zoning Officer including proof of owner-occupancy, a parking diagram, and tax certificates (Bucks County and PA Sales Tax). Pass annual fire and safety inspections conducted by the Code Enforcement Officer and pay the established permit fee. Permits must be renewed annually.

Submit an application to the Zoning Officer including proof of owner-occupancy, a parking diagram, and tax certificates (Bucks County and PA Sales Tax). Pass annual fire and safety inspections conducted by the Code Enforcement Officer and pay the established permit fee. Permits must be renewed annually.

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