Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Mercer County, OH

Mercer County regulates 'Bed & Breakfast/Tourist Home' uses as conditional: owner-occupied units are limited in guest rooms; requirements include site/floor plans, a guest register, one off-street parking space per guestroom, no kitchens in guestrooms, and a prohibition on event rentals in R-1/R-2/R-3 zones.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Mercer County. 1) Apply for a Conditional Use Permit per Mercer County Zoning Code (Chapter 1131) with the County Zoning Inspector, including a site plan and floor plan. 2) Submit plans to the Fire Chief for review and to the Mercer County Health Department; a Zoning Permit will only be issued after a successful Fire Chief inspection. 3) Comply with any additional conditions imposed by the Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA).

1) Apply for a Conditional Use Permit per Mercer County Zoning Code (Chapter 1131) with the County Zoning Inspector, including a site plan and floor plan. 2) Submit plans to the Fire Chief for review and to the Mercer County Health Department; a Zoning Permit will only be issued after a successful Fire Chief inspection. 3) Comply with any additional conditions imposed by the Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA).