Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Susquehanna, PA

Airbnb listings are allowed in Susquehanna, PA, but with restrictions. Rentals of any permanent structure for less than 30 days are subject to a 3% county room rental tax. Operators must register with the County Treasurer and may be required to obtain a general rental permit from the Susquehanna Borough Code Enforcement Officer under Ordinance #428. 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.

Rentals of any permanent structure for less than 30 days are subject to a 3% county room rental tax. Operators must register with the County Treasurer and may be required to obtain a general rental permit from the Susquehanna Borough Code Enforcement Officer under Ordinance #428.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Susquehanna. 1. Complete and submit the Hotel Room Rental Tax Application to the Susquehanna County Treasurer. 2. Remit the 3% room rental tax on a quarterly basis. 3. Contact the Susquehanna Borough Code Enforcement Officer to ensure compliance with general Rental Ordinance #428.

1. Complete and submit the Hotel Room Rental Tax Application to the Susquehanna County Treasurer. 2. Remit the 3% room rental tax on a quarterly basis. 3. Contact the Susquehanna Borough Code Enforcement Officer to ensure compliance with general Rental Ordinance #428.

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