https://regulations.comparent.com/regulations/ohio/ Recent short-term rental regulatory updates across Ohio markets. Fri, 05 Jun 2026 22:16:32 GMT https://regulations.comparent.com/regulations/ohio/cincinnati/ Proposed Ohio legislation would create a statewide STR licensing framework; may modify or supplement Cincinnati's current rental dwelling license requirements. Status pending in the Ohio General Assembly. Wed, 01 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT ohio-cincinnati-2025-10-01 https://regulations.comparent.com/regulations/ohio/rockbridge/ Proposed Ohio legislation would create a statewide STR licensing framework; may preempt some county and municipal regulations. Status pending in the Ohio General Assembly. Wed, 01 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT ohio-rockbridge-2025-10-01 https://regulations.comparent.com/regulations/ohio/rockbridge/ County reviewing road and septic capacity impacts from STR concentration in the Rockbridge and Logan area; density cap recommendations possible if infrastructure limits are reached. Sun, 01 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMT ohio-rockbridge-2025-06-01 https://regulations.comparent.com/regulations/ohio/logan/ The City of Logan initiated a review of its zoning code to determine whether STR activity in residential neighborhoods requires additional regulation, following concerns from full-time residents about commercial activity in residential zones and the impact of STR guests on city infrastructure. Tue, 01 Apr 2025 00:00:00 GMT ohio-logan-2025-04-01 https://regulations.comparent.com/regulations/ohio/columbus/ Columbus City Council is reviewing a proposal to cap STR density in residential neighborhoods at a fixed percentage of total housing units, targeting Short North and German Village where complaints are highest. Sat, 01 Feb 2025 00:00:00 GMT ohio-columbus-2025-02-01 https://regulations.comparent.com/regulations/ohio/columbus/ Columbus launched a modernized online STR permit system with automated renewal notices, inspection scheduling, and a public-facing permit lookup tool for neighbors to verify operator status. Tue, 01 Oct 2024 00:00:00 GMT ohio-columbus-2024-10-01 https://regulations.comparent.com/regulations/ohio/cincinnati/ County updated tourism tax to explicitly cover STRs; operators must register with the county finance office and remit collected taxes monthly. Sat, 01 Jun 2024 00:00:00 GMT ohio-cincinnati-2024-06-01 https://regulations.comparent.com/regulations/ohio/logan/ Given that most Hocking Hills STR properties use private septic systems rather than central sewer, Hocking County added a mandatory septic inspection and capacity verification requirement to the STR registration process. Properties where septic systems cannot support the listed maximum occupancy may face occupancy cap reductions. Sat, 01 Jun 2024 00:00:00 GMT ohio-logan-2024-06-01 https://regulations.comparent.com/regulations/ohio/columbus/ New STR permit applicants in Columbus must now pass a safety inspection covering fire safety equipment, egress, and structural integrity before their first permit is issued. Wed, 01 May 2024 00:00:00 GMT ohio-columbus-2024-05-01 https://regulations.comparent.com/regulations/ohio/logan/ Hocking County adopted an STR registration program requiring all vacation rental operators to register with the county, pass a safety inspection, designate a local contact, and comply with occupancy, septic, and noise standards. The program applies to unincorporated county areas where most Hocking Hills cabin STRs are located. Mon, 01 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMT ohio-logan-2024-01-01 https://regulations.comparent.com/regulations/ohio/cincinnati/ City requires annual rental dwelling license for all STRs; safety inspection, egress compliance, smoke/CO detector requirements, and basic habitability standards must be met. Tue, 01 Nov 2022 00:00:00 GMT ohio-cincinnati-2022-11-01 https://regulations.comparent.com/regulations/ohio/rockbridge/ All Hocking County STRs must register annually ($75/year) and collect the 3% county lodging tax. Safety inspections including septic compliance are required. Thu, 01 Sep 2022 00:00:00 GMT ohio-rockbridge-2022-09-01