Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Chillicothe, OH

Airbnb listings are allowed in Chillicothe, OH, but with restrictions. Short-term rentals are restricted to 'special use' status under Section 106-162(6)(c) of the City Code. They are subject to the City’s special/conditional-use rules and standards applied under the Zoning/Unified Development Code (Chapter 1121). 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.

Short-term rentals are restricted to 'special use' status under Section 106-162(6)(c) of the City Code. They are subject to the City’s special/conditional-use rules and standards applied under the Zoning/Unified Development Code (Chapter 1121).

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Chillicothe. 1) Submit a special-use/conditional-use application to the City Building Department; 2) Undergo the Planning & Zoning procedure, including a public hearing by the Planning Commission or Board of Zoning Appeals; 3) Pay applicable fees per the City Schedule of Fees and obtain required zoning/occupancy certificates.

1) Submit a special-use/conditional-use application to the City Building Department; 2) Undergo the Planning & Zoning procedure, including a public hearing by the Planning Commission or Board of Zoning Appeals; 3) Pay applicable fees per the City Schedule of Fees and obtain required zoning/occupancy certificates.

Vrbo is permitted in Chillicothe, 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 Chillicothe 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 Chillicothe. STR rules change frequently — verify the current requirements with the city or county before listing, using the official source linked on this page.