Swoyersville, Pennsylvania

Short-Term Rental Regulations — Luzerne County

Allowed (Permit Required)

STR Status

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

Permit & Licensing

Permit RequiredYes
License Cost$50 per residential unit; $100 per commercial unit
Renewalbiannual (every 2 years)
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

Official Sources

ecode360.com/38512226
Data confidence: 75%Last updated: June 9, 2026

Short-term rental rules in Swoyersville, Pennsylvania

Short-term rentals (Airbnb, Vrbo) in Swoyersville, Pennsylvania are allowed with a permit. Operators must obtain a permit (fee: $50 per residential unit; $100).

Frequently asked questions

Are short-term rentals allowed in Swoyersville, Pennsylvania?

Short-term rentals (including Airbnb and Vrbo) are allowed with a permit in Swoyersville, Pennsylvania.

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

A short-term rental permit is required, the fee is $50 per residential unit; $100.

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

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