Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Portage County, OH

No countywide STR program exists; regulation is set at the municipal level. Streetsboro limits STRs to specific districts (O-C, R-R, R-T for single-family dwellings; R-1 and R-2 for attached ADUs) and requires a specific permit. Ravenna and Kent require general residential rental licenses and safety inspections for all rental dwellings.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Portage County. 1) Submit a municipal STR permit or rental license application to the local planning or building office (e.g., Streetsboro Chapter 731 or Ravenna Building Dept). 2) Pay the required application fee and undergo a safety inspection to ensure compliance with building and housing statutes. 3) Receive approval following a review of substantive requirements; permits must typically be renewed annually.

1) Submit a municipal STR permit or rental license application to the local planning or building office (e.g., Streetsboro Chapter 731 or Ravenna Building Dept). 2) Pay the required application fee and undergo a safety inspection to ensure compliance with building and housing statutes. 3) Receive approval following a review of substantive requirements; permits must typically be renewed annually.