PA state hotel occupancy tax of 6% applies to stays under 30 days (72 P.S. §7209). No additional Montgomery County hotel tax. Airbnb and VRBO collect and remit state tax on behalf of hosts since January 2019. Annual rental license fee set by Municipal Council resolution.
Norristown STR hosts must collect Pennsylvania Hotel Occupancy Tax (6%) plus applicable local hotel taxes. Major platforms (Airbnb, Vrbo) have agreements with PA to collect and remit state tax automatically. Local tax collection varies. Hosts booking directly must register with PA Department of Revenue and file hotel occupancy tax returns. Allegheny County imposes an additional 7% county hotel tax. Philadelphia has specific taxes and surcharges. Local business privilege taxes may also apply.
Non-remittance: back taxes + 5 to 25% penalty + interest. Willful evasion: criminal charges possible. PA DOR audit authority.
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Norristown Chapter 229 (Peace and Good Order) prohibits loud, unnecessary, or unusual noise that annoys, disturbs, injures, or endangers others. Gatherings m...
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Norristown Chapter 229 prohibits construction activity (hauling, excavation, demolition, equipment) between 7:30 PM–7:00 AM Mon–Fri, and 8:00 PM–9:00 AM Sat–...
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Norristown Chapter 103 (Animals) governs barking dogs and is supplemental to PA Dog Law (3 P.S. §459). Animal Control Officer position established. Violation...
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Aircraft noise is federally preempted. Norristown has no local aircraft noise ordinance. Located in Montgomery County, approximately 15 miles from Philadelph...
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Vehicles used for recreational purposes may park on Norristown streets for no more than 48 hours. This applies to RVs and similar recreational vehicles class...
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No person shall park any commercial vehicle upon any Norristown street, alley, or highway. Exceptions include active deliveries, utility work, emergency vehi...
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