https://regulations.comparent.com/regulations/pennsylvania/ Recent short-term rental regulatory updates across Pennsylvania markets. Fri, 05 Jun 2026 22:16:32 GMT https://regulations.comparent.com/regulations/pennsylvania/philadelphia/ A Philadelphia council member introduced legislation to prohibit STRs in R-1 through R-5 residential zones, citing housing affordability concerns. Sat, 01 Feb 2025 00:00:00 GMT pennsylvania-philadelphia-2025-02-01 https://regulations.comparent.com/regulations/pennsylvania/philadelphia/ The city increased audits of STR listings on platforms, issuing citations to operators without a valid Limited Lodging license or operating more than one property. Tue, 01 Oct 2024 00:00:00 GMT pennsylvania-philadelphia-2024-10-01 https://regulations.comparent.com/regulations/pennsylvania/philadelphia/ Several multi-property STR operators challenged the one-property-per-owner rule in court, arguing it was an unconstitutional taking. The challenge was dismissed. Sat, 01 Jun 2024 00:00:00 GMT pennsylvania-philadelphia-2024-06-01 https://regulations.comparent.com/regulations/pennsylvania/pittsburgh/ Pittsburgh's zoning code requires different levels of approval for STRs depending on the zoning district. Some residential zones allow STRs by right; others require a special exception or conditional use permit. The city has increased review rigor for applications in neighborhoods where STR density has grown rapidly. Wed, 01 May 2024 00:00:00 GMT pennsylvania-pittsburgh-2024-05-01 https://regulations.comparent.com/regulations/pennsylvania/york/ York's code enforcement division increased review of STR applications for zoning compliance, ensuring that properties operating as vacation rentals are in zoning districts that permit transient occupancy. Some residential zones require a special exception or conditional use permit for STR operation. Mon, 01 Apr 2024 00:00:00 GMT pennsylvania-york-2024-04-01 https://regulations.comparent.com/regulations/pennsylvania/pittsburgh/ Pittsburgh requires all short-term rental operators to register with the city, obtain a zoning clearance confirming STR use is permitted at their address, pass a housing inspection, and designate a 24/7 local contact. Annual renewal is required and the registration number must appear in all listings. Tue, 01 Aug 2023 00:00:00 GMT pennsylvania-pittsburgh-2023-08-01 https://regulations.comparent.com/regulations/pennsylvania/york/ York enacted an STR registration ordinance requiring all operators to obtain a city rental license, pass a housing inspection, and designate a local contact. The ordinance applies to all short-term rentals within city limits and requires annual renewal. Thu, 01 Jun 2023 00:00:00 GMT pennsylvania-york-2023-06-01 https://regulations.comparent.com/regulations/pennsylvania/pittsburgh/ Pennsylvania's marketplace facilitator law requires Airbnb, Vrbo, and similar platforms to collect and remit Pennsylvania sales tax and applicable local occupancy taxes on behalf of Pittsburgh hosts, simplifying compliance for most operators. Sun, 01 Jan 2023 00:00:00 GMT pennsylvania-pittsburgh-2023-01-01 https://regulations.comparent.com/regulations/pennsylvania/york/ Pennsylvania requires marketplace facilitators like Airbnb and Vrbo to collect and remit Pennsylvania sales tax and applicable local hotel tax on behalf of hosts. This has improved tax compliance among York area vacation rental operators. Sun, 01 Jan 2023 00:00:00 GMT pennsylvania-york-2023-01-01