Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Put In Bay, OH

Village ordinance 1504-25 mandates registration for transient rentals (individual homes or rooms of 4 or less) for 2026. Put-in-Bay Township requires a current Zoning Certificate and compliance with the Township Zoning Resolution. Additionally, Ottawa County imposes a 3% lodging excise tax on stays under 30 days, requiring registration within 30 days of starting operations.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Put In Bay. 1) Village: Complete the registration form found in Ordinance 1504-25 (available at Town Hall or via the ordinance PDF) and submit to the Village. 2) Township: Apply for a Zoning Certificate through the Township Zoning Inspector; forms for conditional use or variances are available on the Township zoning site. 3) County: Register for the 3% Lodging Excise Tax via the Localgov portal (https://lata.localgov.org) within 30 days of starting business.

1) Village: Complete the registration form found in Ordinance 1504-25 (available at Town Hall or via the ordinance PDF) and submit to the Village. 2) Township: Apply for a Zoning Certificate through the Township Zoning Inspector; forms for conditional use or variances are available on the Township zoning site. 3) County: Register for the 3% Lodging Excise Tax via the Localgov portal (https://lata.localgov.org) within 30 days of starting business.