Allegheny County does not impose county-wide night caps on STRs. Some municipalities limit non-owner-occupied rentals to 90-180 days per year, but most have no annual cap. Pittsburgh Chapter 781 distinguishes owner-occupied (unlimited) from non-owner-occupied rentals with stricter zoning conditions.
Contact Allegheny County at (412) 350-4636 for enforcement. Contact Allegheny County at (412) 350-5313 for current ordinance details and enforcement procedures specific to your situation within unincorporated areas. This Allegheny County ordinance applies to unincorporated areas outside any incorporated municipality within the county. Residents inside cities, towns, villages, and boroughs are subject to their local municipal code, which may be stricter or may preempt the county rule entirely. For current statutory text, amendments, enforcement procedures, penalty schedules, appeal processes, and any exemptions or grandfathering that may apply to your specific situation, contact Allegheny County at (412) 350-5313 or consult the county code library directly. Always verify with the county before relying on summary information, as ordinances are updated periodically and may change without notice.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
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