Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Ohiopyle, PA

Airbnb listings are allowed in Ohiopyle, PA, but with restrictions. Borough Ordinance 1 of 2024 requires a Short-Term Property License; applicants must provide proof of Fayette County hotel room excise tax certificate, PA sales tax license, homestead exclusion, liability insurance ($500,000 minimum), and proof of ownership. Operators must also submit floor and parking plans and comply with smoke detector, occupancy, parking, trash, and noise standards. 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.

Borough Ordinance 1 of 2024 requires a Short-Term Property License; applicants must provide proof of Fayette County hotel room excise tax certificate, PA sales tax license, homestead exclusion, liability insurance ($500,000 minimum), and proof of ownership. Operators must also submit floor and parking plans and comply with smoke detector, occupancy, parking, trash, and noise standards.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Ohiopyle. 1) Complete the Ohiopyle Borough Short-Term Property License Application (Ordinance 1 of 2024) and attach required documents including tax certificates, insurance, and floor/parking plans. 2) Submit the application along with the $300 fee to the Borough office. 3) Upon approval, the Borough issues an annual license (valid Jan 1–Dec 31) which must be renewed annually.

1) Complete the Ohiopyle Borough Short-Term Property License Application (Ordinance 1 of 2024) and attach required documents including tax certificates, insurance, and floor/parking plans. 2) Submit the application along with the $300 fee to the Borough office. 3) Upon approval, the Borough issues an annual license (valid Jan 1–Dec 31) which must be renewed annually.

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