Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Guernsey County, OH

County requires residential rental registration (public record); Cambridge requires occupancy certificates before leasing, annual exterior inspections, and follow-up fees for violations; New Concord requires a specific Short Term Rental Application.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Guernsey County. 1) Mail the Residential Rental Property Registration form to the Guernsey County Auditor. 2) In Cambridge, apply for an occupancy certificate at the Code Enforcement Office and schedule an exterior inspection. 3) In New Concord, submit the Village Short Term Rental Application to the Zoning Department.

1) Mail the Residential Rental Property Registration form to the Guernsey County Auditor. 2) In Cambridge, apply for an occupancy certificate at the Code Enforcement Office and schedule an exterior inspection. 3) In New Concord, submit the Village Short Term Rental Application to the Zoning Department.