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Ohio statewide short-term rental rules (2026)

United States
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Market overview

ACTIVEStays under 30 days

Allowed. The only duty is a notice or registration that nobody has to approve.

Ohio allows short-term rentals statewide with no state host license.

Why do places restrict rentals?

Property eligibility: Not assessed A market overview can't tell whether a specific home qualifies (zoning, permits, HOA).

License
Not required
Primary residence
Not required

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The full Ohio (statewide) rules

17 rules on record for Ohio (statewide). Every rule traced to its official source. How we research

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Source: codes.ohio.gov (official), checked 3 Nov 2026. Official links, citations and how to apply come with a paid plan.

Quick answers

Is Airbnb legal in Ohio (statewide)?

Yes. Ohio allows short-term rentals statewide with no state host license.

Do you need a permit for a short-term rental in Ohio (statewide)?

No short-term rental license is required on our records.

When were the Ohio (statewide) rules last checked?

We last checked the short-term rental rules for Ohio (statewide) on 3 Nov 2026.

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