Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Put-In-Bay, OH

Airbnb listings are allowed in Put-In-Bay, OH, but with restrictions. Short-term rentals must be registered annually with the Village. Occupancy is limited to two persons per residential premises plus two persons per bedroom. Owners or authorized representatives must be available 24/7, and properties are subject to Township zoning certificates and a 3% Ottawa County lodging excise tax. 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.

Short-term rentals must be registered annually with the Village. Occupancy is limited to two persons per residential premises plus two persons per bedroom. Owners or authorized representatives must be available 24/7, and properties are subject to Township zoning certificates and a 3% Ottawa County lodging excise tax.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Put-In-Bay. 1. Submit a Transient Rental application and $500 annual fee to the Village by January 1st. 2. Complete a required home inspection by a licensed inspector with a Village business license. 3. Obtain a Township Zoning Certificate and register with the Ottawa County Auditor via Localgov within 30 days of starting business.

1. Submit a Transient Rental application and $500 annual fee to the Village by January 1st. 2. Complete a required home inspection by a licensed inspector with a Village business license. 3. Obtain a Township Zoning Certificate and register with the Ottawa County Auditor via Localgov within 30 days of starting business.

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