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Lehman Township Short-Term Rental Permit: Rules, Fees and How to Apply

Checked against the official sources below on October 31, 2026.

At a glance

Where: Pike County. Includes Bushkill, Saw Creek Estates, Pine Ridge.
Permit: Short-term rentals are allowed only in some zoning districts, so check your address first.
In short: New short-term rentals not permitted in residential zones (township page); existing ones need a 2-year permit.
Fees: Set by township resolution; we couldn't find the current fee online. Ask the township.
Apply: Apply to the township Code Official: 193 Municipal Drive, Bushkill, PA 18324, (570) 588-9365.

The rules in Lehman Township

The township's STR page says new short-term rentals are not permitted in any residential zone. Ask the township how this affects your property before you buy or list.
Covered stays: 2 nights to 30 days. Permits last the year issued plus the next year (renew every 2 years) and don't transfer to a new owner.
Each application needs a same-year inspection report by a PA-certified inspector, at least $300,000 liability insurance and a signed hold-harmless agreement with the township.
If you live more than 30 miles away (straight line), appoint an agent who lives within 30 miles; give the Code Official a 24-hour emergency contact.
At least 1 off-street parking space per bedroom; vehicles can't exceed the off-street spaces. Overnight lodging only: no weddings, conferences or events.
Your township permit number goes in every ad, and the permit is posted at the home.
The main guest must be an adult; collect their name, address and ID, and use a written lease for every stay with the ordinance attached. Keep leases 2 years.
Show that your HOA or deed restrictions don't ban short-term rentals.

Fees

Set by township resolution; we couldn't find the current fee online. Ask the township.

How to apply

Apply to the township Code Official: 193 Municipal Drive, Bushkill, PA 18324, (570) 588-9365.

Before you apply: your tax registrations

Townships usually ask for proof that you're registered for lodging taxes, so do these first:

Pennsylvania's 6% hotel occupancy tax: register for a sales, use and hotel occupancy tax license in myPATH (the PA-100 registration).
Pike County's hotel tax: ask the Pike County Treasurer how to register and file.

Confirm with the township

When the residential-zone limit started and how it treats homes that already have permits.
The permit fee.

Tips

Check your community or HOA rules too. Many Pocono communities have their own renter registration, fees and limits, and you have to follow both.
Keep one folder with your deed, insurance declaration page, floor and site plans, septic records and tax certificates. Renewals usually ask for the same papers.
Make sure the guest limit on Airbnb, Vrbo and our site matches your permit.

Common questions

Do I need a permit for a short-term rental in Lehman Township?

Short-term rentals are allowed only in some zoning districts, so check your address first. New short-term rentals not permitted in residential zones (township page); existing ones need a 2-year permit.

How much is a Lehman Township short-term rental permit?

Set by township resolution; we couldn't find the current fee online. Ask the township.

How do I apply in Lehman Township?

Apply to the township Code Official: 193 Municipal Drive, Bushkill, PA 18324, (570) 588-9365.

Sources

This is general information to help you get started, not tax or legal advice. Rules, forms and fees change; confirm with the office that runs them, or your accountant, before you file.

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