https://regulations.comparent.com/regulations/ohio/columbus/ Recent short-term rental regulatory updates for Columbus, OH. Fri, 05 Jun 2026 22:16:30 GMT https://regulations.comparent.com/regulations/ohio/columbus/ Columbus City Council is reviewing a proposal to cap STR density in residential neighborhoods at a fixed percentage of total housing units, targeting Short North and German Village where complaints are highest. Sat, 01 Feb 2025 00:00:00 GMT ohio-columbus-2025-02-01 https://regulations.comparent.com/regulations/ohio/columbus/ Columbus launched a modernized online STR permit system with automated renewal notices, inspection scheduling, and a public-facing permit lookup tool for neighbors to verify operator status. Tue, 01 Oct 2024 00:00:00 GMT ohio-columbus-2024-10-01 https://regulations.comparent.com/regulations/ohio/columbus/ New STR permit applicants in Columbus must now pass a safety inspection covering fire safety equipment, egress, and structural integrity before their first permit is issued. Wed, 01 May 2024 00:00:00 GMT ohio-columbus-2024-05-01