Forest Hills, Pennsylvania

Short-Term Rental Regulations — Allegheny County

Conditional

STR Status

✓ Verified against the official ordinance.View source· Last verified 6/9/2026

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.