Monroe County, PA Short-Term Rentals: Taxes & Fees (2026)
Key Facts
- State tax
- 6% Hotel Occupancy
- County tax
- 3% Room Rental Excise
- Combined
- About 9%
- County ordinance
- #2017-1
- Collected by
- County Treasurer
Summary
Short-term stays in Monroe County carry Pennsylvania's 6% Hotel Occupancy Tax plus the county's 3% Hotel Room Rental Excise Tax, about 9% total, on top of township permit fees and POA registration charges.
each and every rental of a room with a bed
Full Breakdown
Every rental under 30 days owes the 6% Pennsylvania Hotel Occupancy Tax and Monroe County's 3% Hotel Room Rental Excise Tax under county Ordinance #2017-1, collected by the County Treasurer. Airbnb and Vrbo collect and remit the state 6% automatically; hosts must confirm how the county 3% is handled and register with the Treasurer if booking directly. Separately, townships charge STR permit fees (Coolbaugh: $200 new, $150 renewal), and POA communities like A Pocono Country Place add registration and per-stay fees plus amenity guest passes.
Violations & Fines
Failing to register or remit the county excise tax exposes the host to back taxes, penalties and interest under Ordinance #2017-1, enforced by the County Treasurer.
Frequently Asked Questions
What taxes apply to Poconos rentals?
Does Airbnb handle the taxes?
Sources & Official References
Other rules in Monroe County
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