Short-Term Rental Regulations in Ohio
State Overview
No statewide STR preemption currently in force. Bills SB 104 and HB 563 (136th General Assembly, 2025-2026) would bar local bans/zoning restrictions on STRs, but both remain pending in committee as of mid-2026 and have not been enacted; local governments retain full regulatory authority. The state imposes a 5.75% State Sales Tax in addition to any local taxes. Cities in Ohio
| City | Permit | Tax Rate | Day Limit | Primary Res. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Akron | ✓ Required | 3% | No limit | No | → |
| Bellefontaine | Not required | 10.25% | No limit | No | → |
| Cincinnati | ✓ Required | 7% | No limit | No | → |
| Columbus | ✓ Required | 13.1% | No limit | Varies | → |
| Euclid | ✓ Required | 14.5% | No limit | No | → |
| Geneva | ✓ Required | 14.75% | No limit | No | → |
| Hocking Hills | Not required | 13.25% | No limit | No | → |
Ohio's STR Landscape
Ohio does not have a uniform STR framework, leaving regulation to individual municipalities. The state imposes a 5.75% State Sales Tax in addition to local taxes.
Regulation varies significantly across cities. Some cities (Columbus) require primary residence, while others (Akron, Bellefontaine, Cincinnati, Euclid, Geneva, Hocking Hills) allow non-owner-occupied rentals. Tax rates vary from 3% to 14.75%.
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Other States
Alabama 7 cities Alaska 1 city Arizona 9 cities Arkansas 3 cities California 30 cities Colorado 12 cities Connecticut 1 city Delaware 2 cities District of Columbia 1 city Florida 24 cities Georgia 8 cities Hawaii 4 cities Idaho 3 cities Illinois 7 cities Indiana 4 cities Kentucky 3 cities Louisiana 2 cities Maine 4 cities Maryland 4 cities Massachusetts 6 cities Michigan 8 cities Minnesota 3 cities Mississippi 3 cities Missouri 5 cities Montana 3 cities Nevada 1 city New Hampshire 2 cities New Jersey 5 cities New Mexico 3 cities New York 12 cities North Carolina 7 cities Oklahoma 3 cities Oregon 3 cities Pennsylvania 9 cities Rhode Island 2 cities South Carolina 9 cities South Dakota 2 cities Tennessee 7 cities Texas 15 cities Utah 7 cities Vermont 2 cities Virginia 6 cities Washington 5 cities West Virginia 2 cities Wisconsin 6 cities Wyoming 1 city