Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Champaign County, OH

Airbnb listings are allowed in Champaign County, OH, but with restrictions. City of Urbana defines 'Lodging Establishment' to include vacation homes and transient guests (stays under 30 days) and requires lodging operators to register and collect a 3% city lodging tax; registration must post a Transient Occupancy Registration Certificate on premises. No county-wide STR ordinance located; other municipalities in the county did not show explicit STR permitting in official pages searched. A permit is required before you can host. These rules apply to all short-term rental platforms (Airbnb, Vrbo, Booking.com, etc.) — not just Airbnb specifically. See the official source linked on this page for full requirements. Last verified 2026-05-14.

City of Urbana defines 'Lodging Establishment' to include vacation homes and transient guests (stays under 30 days) and requires lodging operators to register and collect a 3% city lodging tax; registration must post a Transient Occupancy Registration Certificate on premises. No county-wide STR ordinance located; other municipalities in the county did not show explicit STR permitting in official pages searched.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Champaign County. 1) Complete the City of Urbana Transient Occupancy Registration Form and submit to the Department of Zoning & Compliance. 2) Register with the City of Urbana Finance Department for the transient lodging tax and file monthly returns, remitting the 3% city lodging tax. 3) Post the obtained Transient Occupancy Registration Certificate in a conspicuous place on the premises.

1) Complete the City of Urbana Transient Occupancy Registration Form and submit to the Department of Zoning & Compliance. 2) Register with the City of Urbana Finance Department for the transient lodging tax and file monthly returns, remitting the 3% city lodging tax. 3) Post the obtained Transient Occupancy Registration Certificate in a conspicuous place on the premises.

Vrbo is permitted in Champaign County, OH under the same restrictions that apply to Airbnb — local rules govern the rental itself, not the specific platform. You must hold a valid permit before hosting on Vrbo. Last verified 2026-05-14.

Short-term rental hosts in Champaign County are typically responsible for lodging, occupancy, and applicable sales taxes — these usually apply even where hosting is allowed without a permit. Rates and remittance rules vary by jurisdiction (state, county, and city can each levy a share); confirm the current rates with the official source linked on this page. Platforms such as Airbnb and Vrbo collect some taxes automatically, but the host remains liable for any not collected on their behalf.

We are not currently tracking any recent short-term rental ordinance changes for Champaign County. STR rules change frequently — verify the current requirements with the city or county before listing, using the official source linked on this page.