Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Rome, PA

Airbnbs are effectively legal in Rome, PA because there are no specific short-term rental regulations on the books. No official local regulations or zoning constraints were found for Rome Township or Bradford County. Operators must still comply with Pennsylvania state law regarding the collection and remittance of sales, use, and hotel occupancy taxes for rentals under 30 days. Operators should still verify HOA rules, state-level requirements, and any tax-collection obligations. See the official source linked on this page for full requirements. Last verified 2026-05-14.

No official local regulations or zoning constraints were found for Rome Township or Bradford County. Operators must still comply with Pennsylvania state law regarding the collection and remittance of sales, use, and hotel occupancy taxes for rentals under 30 days.

No permit is currently required to operate a short-term rental in Rome.

Vrbo is effectively legal in Rome, PA for the same reason Airbnb is: there are no short-term-rental-specific regulations on the books. Operators should still check HOA, state, and tax obligations before listing. Last verified 2026-05-14.

Short-term rental hosts in Rome 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 Rome. STR rules change frequently — verify the current requirements with the city or county before listing, using the official source linked on this page.