Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Pocono Pines, PA

Airbnb listings are allowed in Pocono Pines, PA, but with restrictions. STRs are permitted in all Residential Districts of Tobyhanna Township but are regulated by a township STR ordinance; occupancy is limited to 2 persons per bedroom with a maximum of 10 persons per rental group; a minimum booking length of 2 nights is required; parking is limited to on-property spaces only and a local contact must be available within 30 minutes. 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.

STRs are permitted in all Residential Districts of Tobyhanna Township but are regulated by a township STR ordinance; occupancy is limited to 2 persons per bedroom with a maximum of 10 persons per rental group; a minimum booking length of 2 nights is required; parking is limited to on-property spaces only and a local contact must be available within 30 minutes.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Pocono Pines. 1) Register and apply online through the GovOS/Munirevs portal; 2) Upload required documents including the township affidavit, proof of tax registrations (PA sales and Monroe County hotel excise), and septic/sewer capacity confirmation; 3) Pay fees and submit the application for annual renewal.

1) Register and apply online through the GovOS/Munirevs portal; 2) Upload required documents including the township affidavit, proof of tax registrations (PA sales and Monroe County hotel excise), and septic/sewer capacity confirmation; 3) Pay fees and submit the application for annual renewal.

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