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Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Slippery Rock, PA

Last verified: March 2026 · Report an update

Zoning & Conditions

Slippery Rock Borough’s codified rental regulations require owner/landlord notification and operating licenses for rental units and specify that owners must supply information "whoever... rents any dwelling unit or room or rooms for a period in excess of 30 days shall supply the Borough Administrator/Secretary" (§221-2). The rental operating license article (§221-6) requires inspection and a license (issued for up to two years) for rental units; however, the Borough code does not include an explicit short-term/vacation rental (under 30 days) permit or operational requirements. Butler County maintains a Hotel Room Rental Tax ordinance that would apply to transient room rentals.

Official Resources

Official Slippery Rock STR regulation source

Frequently Asked Questions

Are short-term rentals allowed in Slippery Rock, PA?
Slippery Rock Borough’s codified rental regulations require owner/landlord notification and operating licenses for rental units and specify that owners must supply information "whoever... rents any dwelling unit or room or rooms for a period in excess of 30 days shall supply the Borough Administrator/Secretary" (§221-2). The rental operating license article (§221-6) requires inspection and a license (issued for up to two years) for rental units; however, the Borough code does not include an explicit short-term/vacation rental (under 30 days) permit or operational requirements. Butler County maintains a Hotel Room Rental Tax ordinance that would apply to transient room rentals.
Is a permit required to operate a short-term rental in Slippery Rock?
No permit is currently required to operate a short-term rental in Slippery Rock.

Disclaimer

This information is for general reference only and may not reflect the most current regulations. STR regulations change frequently. Always verify requirements with official local government sources before operating a short-term rental.

Last verified: March 2026 · Suggest a correction