Scranton, PA Short-Term Rentals: Noise Rules (2026)

Scranton does not have an STR-specific noise rule, so guest disturbances are handled under the same noise and disorderly-conduct provisions that apply to any Scranton residence. The Scranton City Code (accessible at ecode360.com/SC1148) prohibits noise that is loud, prolonged, or unusual and disturbs the peace, comfort, and repose of neighbors. Pennsylvania's Crimes Code provides backup enforcement through 18 Pa.C.S. §5503 (Disorderly Conduct), which makes 'unreasonable noise' a summary offense or misdemeanor. Scranton Police respond to complaints through the 911 non-emergency line and routinely issue citations under the noise chapter, and DLIP tracks repeat violations against the property address. A pattern of guest noise violations is a documented ground for non-renewal of rental registration or denial of a Mercantile/Business Privilege License renewal. STR hosts in the Hill Section, West Side, and neighborhoods near the University of Scranton should be especially careful, as these areas have higher complaint density. Best practice: post house rules, configure noise-monitoring devices (Minut, NoiseAware), and maintain a 24-hour responder per platform requirements to avoid escalation.