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