Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Stroudsburg, PA

Airbnb listings are allowed in Stroudsburg, PA, but with restrictions. Short-term rentals are prohibited in R-1, R-2 and R-3 residential districts and permitted only in specified non-residential/mixed-use districts (C-1, C-1A, C-2, MU-A, MU-B, I-1, O-1). Units are defined as dwelling units rented for 30 days or less; local contact person required (must reside or have office within 15 miles), license & conspicuous posting of license/conditions in unit, occupancy/parking and safety equipment requirements (smoke/CO detectors, fire extinguisher, off-street parking—one space per bedroom—and other listed safety items). Marketing that exceeds occupancy limits prohibited. 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.

Short-term rentals are prohibited in R-1, R-2 and R-3 residential districts and permitted only in specified non-residential/mixed-use districts (C-1, C-1A, C-2, MU-A, MU-B, I-1, O-1). Units are defined as dwelling units rented for 30 days or less; local contact person required (must reside or have office within 15 miles), license & conspicuous posting of license/conditions in unit, occupancy/parking and safety equipment requirements (smoke/CO detectors, fire extinguisher, off-street parking—one space per bedroom—and other listed safety items). Marketing that exceeds occupancy limits prohibited.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Stroudsburg. 1) Obtain a short-term home rental zoning permit (issued to the owner) and obtain the separate short-term rental license; 2) File the Borough short-term rental registration form annually (initial fee $250 per unit includes initial inspection; annual renewal fee $150 per unit due by May 1; additional inspection fees explicitly stated); 3) Comply with inspections, safety equipment list, posting license in unit, and provide/update local contact information with Borough.

1) Obtain a short-term home rental zoning permit (issued to the owner) and obtain the separate short-term rental license; 2) File the Borough short-term rental registration form annually (initial fee $250 per unit includes initial inspection; annual renewal fee $150 per unit due by May 1; additional inspection fees explicitly stated); 3) Comply with inspections, safety equipment list, posting license in unit, and provide/update local contact information with Borough.

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