Ohio short-term rental regulations

The City of Cincinnati requires all short-term rental operators to register annually and pay a $75 fee.

Athens requires short-term rental operators to obtain an annual rental permit from the Office of Code Enforcement and pay a 3% city transient guest tax.

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

Toledo requires all short-term rental operators to register with the city, obtain a permit, and maintain liability insurance.

Short-term rentals in Kent, Ohio are regulated under the city's Residential Rental Licensing Program and are subject to both city and county transient...

The City of Columbus requires all short-term rental hosts to obtain a permit through the Department of Public Safety and pass a background check.

The City of Cleveland adopted a strict licensing framework in early 2024 via Ordinance 1100-2023.

The City of Sandusky requires all short-term rentals to register with the Division of Planning and Zoning and operate within specific overlay districts.

Wooster regulates short-term rentals as transient lodging through the city zoning code and requires an annual 3% city bed tax remittance.

Short-term rentals in Youngstown are regulated under the city's general Rental Property Registration program, requiring annual registration and safety...