Pennsylvania Short-Term Rentals
Short-Term Rental Rules in Pennsylvania (2026)
Pennsylvania short-term rental and Airbnb regulations by city. STR permits, registration requirements, and state preemption status.
State Preemption Status
Statewide Preemption Status Unconfirmed
Unconfirmed
No statewide short-term-rental preemption statute was confirmed for this jurisdiction — regulation is local. Local governments retain full authority to set their own STR rules.
Short-Term Rental Rules by City
2 tracked Pennsylvania cities carry short-term-rental data below. Verified fields show the confirmed rule with a source citation; fields that could not be independently verified link to the official source instead of asserting a value.
| City | STR Allowed? | Registration Required? | Registration Type |
|---|---|---|---|
PhiladelphiaFull STR page → | Yes · Verified June 4, 2026 · Source | Yes · Verified June 4, 2026 · Source | Limited Lodging Operator License · Verified June 4, 2026 · Source |
PittsburghFull STR page → | See official source | See official source | See official source |
Source: Pennsylvania Local Municipal STR Codes. Last verified April 5, 2026.
Last updated: April 5, 2026