Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Montgomery County, OH

Airbnb listings are allowed in Montgomery County, OH, but with restrictions. In Centerville, STRs are restricted to the Architectural Preservation District (APD). In Dayton, STRs are currently unregulated. Across Montgomery County, the State of Ohio requires all residential rental property owners to register with the County Auditor, providing owner and contact agent information. 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.

In Centerville, STRs are restricted to the Architectural Preservation District (APD). In Dayton, STRs are currently unregulated. Across Montgomery County, the State of Ohio requires all residential rental property owners to register with the County Auditor, providing owner and contact agent information.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Montgomery County. 1. Identify the Parcel ID via the Montgomery County Real Estate Tax Information site. 2. Complete the registration with the County Auditor including owner and contact agent details. 3. Update information within 60 days of any changes.

1. Identify the Parcel ID via the Montgomery County Real Estate Tax Information site. 2. Complete the registration with the County Auditor including owner and contact agent details. 3. Update information within 60 days of any changes.

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