Parking Rules: Allentown vs Bethlehem

Do I need to provide parking for guests?

Some municipalities require a parking plan as part of STR permits. Check Allentown requirements.

Can guests park on the street?

Yes, subject to posted restrictions and any local time limits or permit requirements.

Do I have to provide off-street parking for my Bethlehem Airbnb?

Yes, at the minimum count required by the Bethlehem Zoning Ordinance for the underlying dwelling use - typically at least one off-street space for a single-family dwelling. If the Zoning Hearing Board granted a special-exception or conditional-use approval for transient lodging, the parking condition in that approval controls.

Can my Bethlehem STR guests park on the street?

Sometimes. Outside metered zones and residential permit areas, on-street parking is generally available subject to posted time limits. Inside a permit district administered by the Bethlehem Parking Authority - common near Lehigh University on the South Side and near Moravian University and the Historic District on the North Side - guests without a visitor permit may be ticketed. Bethlehem also declares snow emergencies that require vehicles to move off posted routes - failure to relocate results in ticketing and towing.