| Rule | Details |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Status | Proposed / pending |
| Permit / License Required | Yes |
| Tax Rate | Ohio state sales tax applies; local lodging taxes may apply — verify with Ohio Department of Taxation and Hocking County |
| Minimum Stay | Not specified in current draft |
| Permit Fee | City of Logan (within Hocking Hills area): STR license application fee $50 + annual license fee $500; Hocking County draft ordinance fee structure not |
| Penalties | City of Logan: license revocation for any infraction of the STR section or violations of Logan Code of Ordinances; Hocking County penalties not yet fi |
| Occupancy Limit | Proposed in Hocking County draft ordinance: calculated based on square footage of bedrooms and lofts; children under age 6 not counted toward limit (d |
Short-term rental regulations in Hocking Hills, Ohio are currently under development or pending approval as of 2026. Hosts operating on Airbnb, VRBO, or other vacation rental platforms must obtain proper licensing: Yes. The associated permit fees are City of Logan (within Hocking Hills area): STR license application fee $50 + annual license fee $500.
Short-term rental operators in Hocking Hills should be aware of these tax obligations: Ohio state sales tax applies; local lodging taxes may apply — verify with Ohio Department of Taxation and Hocking County.
Key operational rules for vacation rental hosts in Hocking Hills include: Occupancy limit: Proposed in Hocking County draft ordinance: calculated based on square footage of bedrooms and lofts; children under age. Minimum stay: Not specified in current draft.
Zoning considerations for short-term rentals in Hocking Hills: Hocking County zoning commission determined that full land-use zoning was unnecessary; instead a standalone STR ordinance is being developed. City of Logan (within the Hocking Hills region) enacted Or. Density rules: Not specified in current draft.
Hosts who fail to comply with Hocking Hills's short-term rental regulations may face enforcement action. City of Logan: license revocation for any infraction of the STR section or violations of Logan Code of Ordinances; Hocking County penalties not yet finalized in draft.
Platform obligations for services like Airbnb, VRBO, and Booking.com operating in Hocking Hills: No platform-specific obligations confirmed.
Apply for your STR permit or registration directly through the official government portal.
Official Source ↗Short-term rental regulations in Hocking Hills are currently under development. Rules may change as legislation is finalized. Hocking County published a revised STR Ordinance Draft (revised January 29, 2026) covering safety requirements including smoke/CO detectors, fire extinguishers, driveway access standards, and deck saf
Yes. Hocking Hills requires the following for short-term rental operation: Yes.
Short-term rental hosts in Hocking Hills are subject to the following tax obligations: Ohio state sales tax applies; local lodging taxes may apply — verify with Ohio Department of Taxation and Hocking County.
Hosts who operate without proper permits in Hocking Hills may face enforcement. City of Logan: license revocation for any infraction of the STR section or violations of Logan Code of Ordinances; Hocking County penalties not yet finalized in draft.
Hocking Hills is a high-growth vacation rental market that has operated largely without formal county-level regulation. The pending county ordinance focuses on life-safety requirements (smoke detectors, CO alarms, fire extinguishers, driveway standards). A certified home inspection and compliance with County Driveway Standards will be required under the proposed ordinance.
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