Market overview
Allowed. The only duty is a notice or registration that nobody has to approve.
STR Registration required ($250, 3-year term). 7% city excise tax on gross earnings (operator tax, not guest occupancy tax).
Property eligibility: Not assessed A market overview can't tell whether a specific home qualifies (zoning, permits, HOA).
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Source: City of Cincinnati Department of Finance (cincinnati-oh.gov, official), checked 4 Nov 2026. Official links, citations and how to apply come with a paid plan.
Yes. STR Registration required ($250, 3-year term). 7% city excise tax on gross earnings (operator tax, not guest occupancy tax).
Yes, a license or registration is required.
14.5% in total on stays, on our records.
Fines of up to $500 are on record.
We last checked the short-term rental rules for Cincinnati on 4 Nov 2026.
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