Fairview, Pennsylvania

Short-Term Rental Regulations — Erie County

Conditional

STR Status

Permit: Required
✓ Verified against the official ordinance.View source· Last verified 6/15/2026

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.