Forest Hills, Pennsylvania
Short-Term Rental Regulations — Allegheny County
Conditional
STR Status
Permit & Licensing
Permit RequiredNot specified
Business License RequiredNot specified
WaitlistNot specified
Owner Requirements
Owner Occupancy RequiredNot specified
Primary Residence RequiredNot specified
Insurance RequiredNot specified
Limits & Restrictions
Parking RequiredNot specified
Taxes & Fees
Transient Occupancy Tax / TOTContact city for rates
Zoning Restrictions
- Short-term rentals are excluded from the definition of 'dwelling' and 'bed and breakfast' is separately defined and owner-occupied
Official Sources
Data confidence: 72%Last updated: June 9, 2026
Short-term rental rules in Forest Hills, Pennsylvania
Short-term rentals (Airbnb, Vrbo) in Forest Hills, Pennsylvania are allowed under certain conditions.
Frequently asked questions
Are short-term rentals allowed in Forest Hills, Pennsylvania?
Short-term rentals (including Airbnb and Vrbo) are allowed under certain conditions in Forest Hills, Pennsylvania.
Where do these Forest Hills short-term rental rules come from?
These details are verified against Forest Hills'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 Forest Hills, Allegheny County, or Pennsylvania authorities — and consult a qualified attorney — before purchasing property or operating an STR. This is not legal advice.