Benton, Pennsylvania

Short-Term Rental Regulations — Luzerne County

Conditional

STR Status

Owner Occupancy Required
County-level data: No city-specific ordinance found. Showing regulations for Luzerne County which apply to this area.
✓ Verified against the official ordinance.View source· Last verified 6/16/2026

Permit & Licensing

Permit RequiredNot specified
Business License RequiredNot specified
WaitlistNot specified

Owner Requirements

Owner Occupancy RequiredYes
Primary Residence RequiredNot specified
Insurance RequiredNot specified

Limits & Restrictions

Parking RequiredNot specified

Taxes & Fees

Transient Occupancy Tax / TOTContact city for rates

Official Sources

luzernecounty.org/DocumentCenter/View/24924/Zoning-Ordinance-2021
Data confidence: 55%Last updated: June 16, 2026

Short-term rental rules in Benton, Pennsylvania

Benton, Pennsylvania has no separate city ordinance, so Luzerne County rules apply — under which short-term rentals are allowed under certain conditions. The property must be owner-occupied.

Frequently asked questions

Are short-term rentals allowed in Benton, Pennsylvania?

Short-term rentals (including Airbnb and Vrbo) are allowed under certain conditions in Benton, Pennsylvania. The property must be owner-occupied.

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

These details are verified against Benton'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 Benton, Luzerne County, or Pennsylvania authorities — and consult a qualified attorney — before purchasing property or operating an STR. This is not legal advice.