Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Port Clinton, OH

Short-term rentals are limited to two guests per bedroom plus two additional guests. Operators must provide functional smoke and carbon monoxide detectors and fire extinguishers, and a responsible local person must be available within 60 minutes of notification. Certificates are non-transferable upon property sale and must be displayed inside the unit.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Port Clinton. 1. Submit a Short-Term Rental Operating Certificate application to the City Auditor with a $100 fee and proof of $300,000 liability insurance. 2. Provide photos of required life-safety equipment (smoke/CO detectors, fire extinguishers). 3. Register for the Ottawa County Lodging Excise Tax via Localgov within 30 days of starting operations. Renewals are due annually by March 1.

1. Submit a Short-Term Rental Operating Certificate application to the City Auditor with a $100 fee and proof of $300,000 liability insurance. 2. Provide photos of required life-safety equipment (smoke/CO detectors, fire extinguishers). 3. Register for the Ottawa County Lodging Excise Tax via Localgov within 30 days of starting operations. Renewals are due annually by March 1.