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Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Sullivan County, PA

Last verified: March 2026 · Report an update

Zoning & Conditions

No county-level prohibition or zoning regulation for short-term rentals was located on Sullivan County official pages; Sullivan County requires that rental units be registered with the County Treasurer and subjects transient stays to a 3% transient occupancy (room) tax (Ordinance 2016-3, effective Jan 1, 2017). The State Act 108 of 2018 requires online booking sites to collect and remit the tax; hosts taking reservations directly must submit documentation and remit payment quarterly.

How to Obtain a Permit

1) Contact the Sullivan County Treasurer’s Office to obtain the rental registration/application and instructions (phone 570-946-7331). 2) Register the rental with the Treasurer, remit the 3% transient occupancy tax; if renting off-platform, submit required documentation and payments on a quarterly basis per county guidance and Act 108 of 2018.

Official Resources

Official Sullivan County STR regulation source

Frequently Asked Questions

Are short-term rentals allowed in Sullivan County, PA?
No county-level prohibition or zoning regulation for short-term rentals was located on Sullivan County official pages; Sullivan County requires that rental units be registered with the County Treasurer and subjects transient stays to a 3% transient occupancy (room) tax (Ordinance 2016-3, effective Jan 1, 2017). The State Act 108 of 2018 requires online booking sites to collect and remit the tax; hosts taking reservations directly must submit documentation and remit payment quarterly.
Is a permit required to operate a short-term rental in Sullivan County?
Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Sullivan County. 1) Contact the Sullivan County Treasurer’s Office to obtain the rental registration/application and instructions (phone 570-946-7331). 2) Register the rental with the Treasurer, remit the 3% transient occupancy tax; if renting off-platform, submit required documentation and payments on a quarterly basis per county guidance and Act 108 of 2018.
How do I get a short-term rental permit in Sullivan County?
1) Contact the Sullivan County Treasurer’s Office to obtain the rental registration/application and instructions (phone 570-946-7331). 2) Register the rental with the Treasurer, remit the 3% transient occupancy tax; if renting off-platform, submit required documentation and payments on a quarterly basis per county guidance and Act 108 of 2018.

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