Newtown, Pennsylvania

Short-Term Rental Regulations — Bucks County

Conditional

STR Status

Permit: RequiredOwner Occupancy Required
✓ Verified against the official ordinance.View source· Last verified 6/10/2026
180Annual Cap
1000 ftBuffer Distance

Permit & Licensing

Permit RequiredYes
Renewalannually
Business License RequiredNot specified
WaitlistNot specified

Owner Requirements

Owner Occupancy RequiredYes
Primary Residence RequiredNot specified
Insurance RequiredYes

Limits & Restrictions

Max Nights Per Year180
Density / Distance Cap1000 ft
Parking RequiredYes

Taxes & Fees

Transient Occupancy Tax / TOTContact city for rates

Official Sources

ecode360.com/14198372
Data confidence: 93%Last updated: June 10, 2026

Short-term rental rules in Newtown, Pennsylvania

Short-term rentals (Airbnb, Vrbo) in Newtown, Pennsylvania are allowed under certain conditions. Operators must obtain a permit. The property must be owner-occupied.

Frequently asked questions

Are short-term rentals allowed in Newtown, Pennsylvania?

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

Do I need a permit to run an Airbnb in Newtown?

A short-term rental permit is required.

Are there stay limits for short-term rentals in Newtown?

Yes — Newtown sets a cap of 180 rental nights per year.

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

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