Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Sugarcreek, OH

Airbnb listings are allowed in Sugarcreek, OH, but with restrictions. The Village of Sugarcreek’s published zoning ordinance does not expressly list a short-term/vacation-rental use category; Tuscarawas County requires transient-occupancy registration and collection/remittance of the county lodging excise tax for 'hotels/lodging/short term rentals' (3% excise). No city-level standalone STR ordinance or permit guidance was found on the village’s official pages as of 2026-03-01. 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.

The Village of Sugarcreek’s published zoning ordinance does not expressly list a short-term/vacation-rental use category; Tuscarawas County requires transient-occupancy registration and collection/remittance of the county lodging excise tax for 'hotels/lodging/short term rentals' (3% excise). No city-level standalone STR ordinance or permit guidance was found on the village’s official pages as of 2026-03-01.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Sugarcreek. 1) Complete and submit the Tuscarawas County 'Application for Transient Occupancy Registration' to the Tuscarawas County Hotel/Motel Tax Office/Auditor; 2) Collect and remit the county lodging excise tax (3%) monthly—tax returns and payment are due by the 15th of each month; 3) The County will mail a Transient Occupancy Registration Certificate for public display.

1) Complete and submit the Tuscarawas County 'Application for Transient Occupancy Registration' to the Tuscarawas County Hotel/Motel Tax Office/Auditor; 2) Collect and remit the county lodging excise tax (3%) monthly—tax returns and payment are due by the 15th of each month; 3) The County will mail a Transient Occupancy Registration Certificate for public display.

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