Athens

The City of Cincinnati requires all short-term rental operators to register annually and pay a $75 fee. The city imposes a 7% total tax (4% city excise + 3% county lodging tax) on stays under 30 days, which is typically collected by major platforms.

Dayton does not currently have specific short-term rental regulations or a dedicated permit system, though the city is actively monitoring the market for future legislation.

Short-term rentals in Bowling Green are regulated under the city's mandatory Rental Dwelling Registration and Licensing program, requiring annual registration and safety inspections.

The City of Brooklyn, Ohio, does not currently have a dedicated ordinance governing short-term rentals (STRs). While STRs are unregulated at the municipal level, hosts must still comply with general building codes, noise ordinances, and municipal income tax requirements.