Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Tioga County, PA

Airbnb listings are allowed in Tioga County, PA, but with restrictions. Municipalities in Tioga County regulate STRs with specific restrictions. Charleston Township limits occupancy (two persons per bedroom plus four, max 14), requires a local person-in-charge within 30 minutes, and limits stays to 30 days. Wellsboro Borough requires the property owner to be a full-time resident, restricts STRs to specific zoning districts (RR, CB, HC), and mandates off-street parking. 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.

Municipalities in Tioga County regulate STRs with specific restrictions. Charleston Township limits occupancy (two persons per bedroom plus four, max 14), requires a local person-in-charge within 30 minutes, and limits stays to 30 days. Wellsboro Borough requires the property owner to be a full-time resident, restricts STRs to specific zoning districts (RR, CB, HC), and mandates off-street parking.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Tioga County. 1) Submit a municipal STR permit application including owner/manager contact info, septic inspection proof (if applicable), and copies of the Tioga County Hotel Tax Certificate and PA Sales Tax Permit. 2) Pay the required application fee as established by the municipal Board of Supervisors. 3) Register for the Tioga County Room Rental Excise Tax with the County Treasurer and comply with any required property inspections or self-certifications.

1) Submit a municipal STR permit application including owner/manager contact info, septic inspection proof (if applicable), and copies of the Tioga County Hotel Tax Certificate and PA Sales Tax Permit. 2) Pay the required application fee as established by the municipal Board of Supervisors. 3) Register for the Tioga County Room Rental Excise Tax with the County Treasurer and comply with any required property inspections or self-certifications.

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