Short-term rental laws in Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania does not preempt local STR rules; a state Supreme Court case held that transient STR use can be excluded from single-family zones unless expressly permitted.

Cities and counties set their own short-term rental rules.

Pennsylvania cities

HarrisburgRestricted
PhiladelphiaRestricted
PittsburghAllowed

Last reviewed July 2026. Informational and educational only, not legal advice, and no attorney-client relationship is created. Rules change and may be enforced differently than written. Verify the current ordinance with your local jurisdiction or counsel before acting.