Step 1
Obtain Zoning Permit
Contact the Easton Codes/Zoning Office to verify that your property is eligible for short-term rental use and that it meets the 500-foot buffer requirement from other STRs.
1-2 weeks$50
Documents needed
- Site plan
Cross-referenced against 0 official sources — municipal codes, planning-department pages, and government registries.
Easton requires short-term rentals to obtain an annual license, pass a yearly inspection, and maintain a 500-foot buffer from other STR properties.
To host a short-term rental in Easton, you must register your property annually by August 15 and pay a $260 fee. You are also required to obtain a city business license, provide one off-street parking space for every guest, and ensure your property is at least 500 feet away from any other licensed short-term rental. If you live more than 30 miles from Easton, you must appoint a local manager who lives or works within that 30-mile radius.
Step-by-step guide for Easton
Contact the Easton Codes/Zoning Office to verify that your property is eligible for short-term rental use and that it meets the 500-foot buffer requirement from other STRs.
Short-term rental owners must obtain a general business license from the Finance Department.
Apply for a County Hotel Room Excise Tax Certificate to handle the 4% county tax.
Register each unit as a Short-Term Regulated Rental Unit with the Licensing and Inspection Office.
Schedule a safety and habitability inspection with the Code Enforcement Officer.
Regulatory information is AI-researched from public city/county codes for educational purposes. Details may be outdated or incomplete. Always verify requirements directly with your city/county planning department before operating a short-term rental.
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