Promoting responsible short-term rentals in the Steel City - Pittsburgh, PA
Two short-term rental bills are moving through City Council. One licenses short-term rentals. The other rewrites zoning to decide where they may exist at all.
The City Planning Commission took public comment on the zoning bill on September 8. It now issues a recommendation to City Council, which votes next. We support a workable licensing bill. We oppose the zoning bill as written.
The collective voice of Pittsburgh's short-term rental community.
We are local residents, property managers, hosts, cleaners, contractors, small businesses, restaurants, bars, and the guests who keep coming back. We are unfunded and entirely volunteer-run.
We promote being valuable neighbors in our communities. We believe in fair, reasonable regulation of short-term rentals — we have asked to be licensed since 2017 — and we depend on the value responsible hosting brings to this city. More about us →
Sources and ten more checked claims on Facts vs. Myths.
To support and advocate for the City of Pittsburgh's short-term rental industry through advocacy, education, and the sharing of best practices.
We expect our members to follow the law; to behave as good neighbors; to act as stewards of our communities and champions of our city; and to welcome all guests regardless of race, sex, color, religion, familial status, sexual orientation, or national origin.
What would you like to know?
The regulation update→
Both bills, what changed, and what happened when the sponsors took questions at the Planning Commission.
Facts vs. Myths→
Ten claims made about short-term rentals in Pittsburgh, checked against the record — with a source on every answer.
Frequently asked questions→
What the rules actually are today: licensing, permits, taxes, occupancy, and what we expect of our own members.
How to speak up→
How to give public testimony, what lands with officials, and a sample you can make your own.
Good Neighbor hosting→
The standard we hold ourselves to: party prevention, noise, trash, parking, and how to shut a problem down fast.
In the news→
Coverage of the Pittsburgh short-term rental debate, including the reporting that is critical of hosts.