Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Susquehanna County, PA

Airbnbs are effectively legal in Susquehanna County, PA because there are no specific short-term rental regulations on the books. Susquehanna County has no countywide short-term rental zoning or permitting ordinance; the County requires a 3% hotel room rental tax on any permanent structure rented for less than 30 days. Several municipalities within Susquehanna County (example: Union Dale Borough and Montrose Borough) have adopted local short-term rental ordinances requiring registration/certification, safety inspections, occupancy limits, and annual renewal. Operators should still verify HOA rules, state-level requirements, and any tax-collection obligations. See the official source linked on this page for full requirements. Last verified 2026-05-14.

Susquehanna County has no countywide short-term rental zoning or permitting ordinance; the County requires a 3% hotel room rental tax on any permanent structure rented for less than 30 days. Several municipalities within Susquehanna County (example: Union Dale Borough and Montrose Borough) have adopted local short-term rental ordinances requiring registration/certification, safety inspections, occupancy limits, and annual renewal.

No permit is currently required to operate a short-term rental in Susquehanna County.

Vrbo is effectively legal in Susquehanna County, PA for the same reason Airbnb is: there are no short-term-rental-specific regulations on the books. Operators should still check HOA, state, and tax obligations before listing. Last verified 2026-05-14.

Short-term rental hosts in Susquehanna County 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 County. STR rules change frequently — verify the current requirements with the city or county before listing, using the official source linked on this page.