Fairview, Pennsylvania
Short-Term Rental Regulations — Erie County
Conditional
STR Status
Permit: Required
Permit & Licensing
Permit RequiredYes
Business License RequiredNot specified
WaitlistNot specified
Owner Requirements
Owner Occupancy RequiredNot specified
Primary Residence RequiredNot specified
Insurance RequiredNot specified
Limits & Restrictions
Parking RequiredYes
Taxes & Fees
Transient Occupancy Tax / TOTContact city for rates
Zoning Restrictions
- Bed-and-breakfast inns permitted as special exception in residential zones (minimum lot size two acres, 100-foot setback); permitted use in commercial zones (B-1, B-2) with minimum lot size 20,000 square feet
Official Sources
Data confidence: 80%Last updated: June 15, 2026
Short-term rental rules in Fairview, Pennsylvania
Short-term rentals (Airbnb, Vrbo) in Fairview, Pennsylvania are allowed under certain conditions. Operators must obtain a permit.
Frequently asked questions
Are short-term rentals allowed in Fairview, Pennsylvania?
Short-term rentals (including Airbnb and Vrbo) are allowed under certain conditions in Fairview, Pennsylvania.
Do I need a permit to run an Airbnb in Fairview?
A short-term rental permit is required.
Where do these Fairview short-term rental rules come from?
These details are verified against Fairview'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 Fairview, Erie County, or Pennsylvania authorities — and consult a qualified attorney — before purchasing property or operating an STR. This is not legal advice.