The sources you provided describe short‑term rental (STR) regulations for Newton Township (Lackawanna County), Pennsylvania, not West Newton Borough (Greene County), PA. These are two different municipalities, so the rules in those documents do not govern West Newton. I’m happy to prepare a comprehensive, investor‑focused guide if you can provide West Newton/Borough‑specific or Greene County content. In the interim, Pennsylvania’s general state‑level requirements apply statewide (see the section below), but local borough or county ordinances are the operative rules for STRs in West Newton, and I have not been provided those documents.

Pennsylvania state‑level STR baseline for reference

While your local authority (Borough/County) sets the primary requirements, Pennsylvania requires the following at a minimum to operate an STR:

• Registration and taxation: The Pennsylvania Department of Revenue requires STR platforms and hosts to register, collect, and remit the state’s 6% Sales Tax and, where applicable, the 1% Local Sales Tax, and the 4% Hotel Occupancy Tax on lodging. Hosts are responsible for reporting income and paying any Personal Income Tax due.
• Insurance: Hosts should carry appropriate liability and property coverage for short‑term lodging operations; consider additional coverage for short‑term rentals beyond standard homeowner’s insurance.
• Safety: Comply with Pennsylvania’s Vacation Rental Law (Act 165 of 2022) if you exceed the statutory thresholds for nights rented or guest volume; this law addresses safety equipment (e.g., smoke/CO detectors), posting requirements, local registration, and inspections.
• Health and building: Ensure compliance with any on‑site sewage (OSSO/SEW) requirements and PA Department of Health rules for lodging, and confirm the structure’s compliance with the PA Uniform Construction Code.
• Advertising: If operating in a municipality with a local STR ordinance (e.g., registration, permit, or cap), advertising platforms require a local registration number to list.

Next steps

If the intended municipality is West Newton Borough (Greene County), PA, please provide the relevant Borough or Greene County STR codes, ordinances, or guidance. With those documents, I can create the full investor guide you requested, including:

• Whether STRs are permitted (with explicit yes/no for West Newton).
• How to start an STR in West Newton, including the application flow and process steps.
• Required permits, licenses, registration, and inspections.
• Local regulatory details (zoning, caps, safety rules, parking, signage).
• Borough contact information and enforcement details.
• Links to source documents.