Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Short-Term Rental Regulations — Philadelphia County
STR Status
Permit & Licensing
Owner Requirements
Limits & Restrictions
Taxes & Fees
Zoning Restrictions
- yes — Zoning Permit required for either limited lodging use or visitor accommodation use
Official Sources
Short-term rental rules in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Short-term rentals (Airbnb, Vrbo) in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania are allowed with a permit. Operators must obtain a permit. A lodging/occupancy tax of 8.5% applies.
Frequently asked questions
Are short-term rentals allowed in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania?
Short-term rentals (including Airbnb and Vrbo) are allowed with a permit in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Do I need a permit to run an Airbnb in Philadelphia?
A short-term rental permit is required, a business license is also required.
What taxes apply to short-term rentals in Philadelphia?
Short-term rentals in Philadelphia are subject to a lodging/occupancy tax of 8.5%.
Where do these Philadelphia short-term rental rules come from?
These details are verified against Philadelphia'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 Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, or Pennsylvania authorities — and consult a qualified attorney — before purchasing property or operating an STR. This is not legal advice.