Bolthole Index county-legal census · checked 2026-09-12
1 of Pennsylvania's 67 counties — 1% — set no minimum dwelling size. That is the 16th-largest count of any state. The strongest of them on the Bolthole Index is Venango County (80/100). Every entry below cites the county’s own official source.
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1 of 67 Pennsylvania counties · sorted by Index score
No countywide zoning-based minimum dwelling-size requirement in unincorporated Venango County areas not governed by a municipal zoning ordinance. Venango County municipalities m…
Venango County: Municipal Zoning Summary ↗Every county here has a full profile — water, land prices, hazard safety, seclusion, and the rest of its building rules. See the Pennsylvania state page for all 67 counties ranked, or go back to the national list.
General guidance, not legal advice. Off-grid, building, and land-use rules are often set at the county level and change often. Verify with your county and state before acting. Data reviewed 2026-06-26.
