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

The rules in Paradise Township

• The township announced in May 2026 that short-term rentals are not permitted in residential zoning districts. Ask the Zoning Officer whether your property's district allows them before you buy or list.
• Where allowed: a zoning permit for the use plus a yearly Short-Term Rental License, renewed with an inspection.
• Occupancy: 2 people per bedroom plus 2, up to 10. No more than 4 bedrooms may be rented. Day guests up to 75% of the overnight maximum.
• Septic pumped within 3 years before applying and every 3 years after (or a "will serve" letter for public sewer).
• At least $500,000 general liability insurance from an insurer licensed in Pennsylvania, a contract with a licensed trash hauler and weekly pickup, and a 24-hour contact.
• Interconnected smoke detectors, arc-fault breakers, GFI outlets, CO detectors, a kitchen fire extinguisher and egress windows, to building code.
• Parking on the property only (9 x 18 ft, mud-free). No RVs, tents or outdoor sleeping.

Fees

• $100 application and $100 yearly license, each including 2 inspection visits; $40 per extra visit (Resolution 02-2026, January 19, 2026).

How to apply

Contact the Zoning Officer at 5912 Paradise Valley Rd, Cresco, PA 18326: 570-595-9880, paraship@ptd.net.

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).
• Monroe County's 3% hotel room rental tax, registered with the County Treasurer (see our Monroe County hotel tax guide).

Confirm with the township

• Which zoning districts allow short-term rentals, and how existing rentals are treated.

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.