Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Mason, OH

Airbnb listings are allowed in Mason, OH, but with restrictions. Bed & Breakfasts are restricted to the B-1 district, must be operated by a resident family with a maximum of 5 guest rooms, and have a 14-day maximum stay limit. All transient lodging operators must register with the Tax Commissioner and are subject to a 3% transient occupancy tax. 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.

Bed & Breakfasts are restricted to the B-1 district, must be operated by a resident family with a maximum of 5 guest rooms, and have a 14-day maximum stay limit. All transient lodging operators must register with the Tax Commissioner and are subject to a 3% transient occupancy tax.

No permit is currently required to operate a short-term rental in Mason.

Vrbo is permitted in Mason, OH under the same restrictions that apply to Airbnb — local rules govern the rental itself, not the specific platform. Last verified 2026-05-14.

Short-term rental hosts in Mason 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 Mason. STR rules change frequently — verify the current requirements with the city or county before listing, using the official source linked on this page.