Showing ordinances that apply to Boston, PA
Boston is an unincorporated community (population 549) in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. Because Boston is not an incorporated city, it does not have its own municipal code. Instead, Allegheny County ordinances apply directly to properties here. The registration rules rules below are the ones that govern your area.
Registration rules vary. Pittsburgh requires annual STR registration with Bureau of Building Inspection, proof of zoning compliance, floor plans, and emergency contact. Suburban municipalities with STR ordinances (Mt. Lebanon, Fox Chapel area) typically require annual registration and inspection. Allegheny County requires hotel tax account registration with Treasurer.
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.
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