Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Hilliard, OH

Airbnb listings are allowed in Hilliard, OH, but with restrictions. Short-term rentals (STRs) are restricted to detached single-family dwellings in the Old Hilliard districts (OH-MD and OH-RD). They are limited to six guest rooms plus a common area, require a minimum of 800 square feet of usable floor area, and prohibit cooking facilities in guest rooms. In the Old Hilliard Residential District, a 1,000-foot separation distance between STRs is required. 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 (STRs) are restricted to detached single-family dwellings in the Old Hilliard districts (OH-MD and OH-RD). They are limited to six guest rooms plus a common area, require a minimum of 800 square feet of usable floor area, and prohibit cooking facilities in guest rooms. In the Old Hilliard Residential District, a 1,000-foot separation distance between STRs is required.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Hilliard. 1) Apply for and obtain a zoning certificate/registration from the City. 2) Pay the required registration fee and provide necessary documentation. 3) Pass city inspections as required by the ordinance.

1) Apply for and obtain a zoning certificate/registration from the City. 2) Pay the required registration fee and provide necessary documentation. 3) Pass city inspections as required by the ordinance.

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