Allentown, Pennsylvania

Short-Term Rental Regulations — Lehigh County

Allowed (Permit Required)

STR Status

Permit: Required
✓ Verified against the official ordinance.View source· Last verified 6/7/2026
200 ftBuffer Distance

Permit & Licensing

Permit RequiredYes
License Cost$75 per unit annually
Renewalannual
Business License RequiredNot specified
WaitlistNot specified

Owner Requirements

Owner Occupancy RequiredNot specified
Primary Residence RequiredNot specified
Insurance RequiredNot specified

Limits & Restrictions

Density / Distance Cap200 ft
Parking RequiredNot specified

Taxes & Fees

Transient Occupancy Tax / TOTContact city for rates

Official Sources

ecode360.com/46688458
Data confidence: 70%Last updated: June 7, 2026

Short-term rental rules in Allentown, Pennsylvania

Short-term rentals (Airbnb, Vrbo) in Allentown, Pennsylvania are allowed with a permit. Operators must obtain a permit (fee: $75 per unit annually).

Frequently asked questions

Are short-term rentals allowed in Allentown, Pennsylvania?

Short-term rentals (including Airbnb and Vrbo) are allowed with a permit in Allentown, Pennsylvania.

Do I need a permit to run an Airbnb in Allentown?

A short-term rental permit is required, the fee is $75 per unit annually.

Where do these Allentown short-term rental rules come from?

These details are verified against Allentown's official short-term rental ordinance and updated when the rules change.

Always verify before you buy. Short-term-rental rules change often and may not be fully current here. Confirm directly with Allentown, Lehigh County, or Pennsylvania authorities — and consult a qualified attorney — before purchasing property or operating an STR. This is not legal advice.