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Smithfield 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
- Monroe County. Includes East Stroudsburg (part), Shawnee on Delaware area.
- Permit
- Short-term rentals are allowed only in some zoning districts, so check your address first.
- In short
- Short-term rentals banned in the R-C, R-1 and R-2 residential districts; permitted in the R-E (Resort) district.
- Apply
- Ask the zoning office: 1155 Red Fox Road, East Stroudsburg, PA 18301, 570-223-5082.
The rules in Smithfield Township
- Under the zoning ordinance, rentals of less than 30 days (including vacation and seasonal homes) are prohibited in the R-C, R-1 and R-2 residential districts and permitted in the R-E (Resort) district.
- We found no separate short-term rental license. Check your district on the township's zoning map and ask the zoning office what's needed in the Resort district.
How to apply
Ask the zoning office: 1155 Red Fox Road, East Stroudsburg, PA 18301, 570-223-5082.
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).
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 Smithfield Township?
Short-term rentals are allowed only in some zoning districts, so check your address first. Short-term rentals banned in the R-C, R-1 and R-2 residential districts; permitted in the R-E (Resort) district.
How do I apply in Smithfield Township?
Ask the zoning office: 1155 Red Fox Road, East Stroudsburg, PA 18301, 570-223-5082.
Sources
- Zoning ordinance, section 27-306 (eCode360)
- Zoning definitions (eCode360)
- Zoning, sewage & building codes
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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