Short-Term Rental Regulation
At a glance
- What: Two pending bills to regulate short-term rentals: Bill 2026-0008, a licensing ordinance (new chapter 768, short-term rental housing), and a companion zoning bill introduced in January by Gross and co-sponsors (numbered 2026-0009 per a public speaker; unconfirmed).
- Where it stands: On October 21 the licensing bill was held for six weeks by voice vote, to be taken up when the zoning bill returns from the Planning Commission, which has not yet sent a report or recommendation despite repeated extensions.
- Main concerns raised: Mount Washington residents described noise, trash, calls to police and EMS and fewer long-term neighbors, and asked council not to grandfather existing short-term rentals. Gross framed the rules as a counterpart to allowing accessory dwelling units and as a guard against speculation.
- What's next: Planning Commission report on the zoning bill; licensing bill returns after the six-week hold.
Sources
- https://pittsburgh.legistar1.com/pittsburgh/meetings/2026/10/12113_A_Standing_Committees_26-10-21_Standing_Committees_Meeting_Agenda.pdf
- https://youtube.com/watch?v=t_9ss-rcCww (October 21, 2026)
Discussion time
About 7 minutes across 1 meeting (from transcript timestamps; approximate).
| Meeting | Minutes |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-21 - City Council - Standing Committees | 7 |
Log
- 2026-10-21 - 2026-10-21 - City Council - Standing Committees: two Mount Washington residents urged strong rules and no grandfathering; Gross said the zoning bill is long overdue for a vote; Bill 2026-0008 held six weeks (about 7 minutes).
- 2026-09-23 - 2026-09-23 - City Council - Public Hearing: speakers at the housing zoning hearing urged Council to pass short-term rental rules alongside the accessory dwelling unit package.