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Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Upper Arlington, OH

Last verified: March 2026 · Report an update

Zoning & Conditions

Upper Arlington’s Unified Development Ordinance (UDO §5.02(B)) expressly prohibits renting a residence, or any portion thereof, to any tenant for periods of less than 30 days in residential districts; bed & breakfast homestays, apartment hotels, and hotels/motels are also prohibited in single-family residential districts. Ordinance 38-2018 enacted the prohibition and Ordinance 22-2019 removed the sunset provision, making the prohibition permanent.

Official Resources

Official Upper Arlington STR regulation source

Frequently Asked Questions

Are short-term rentals allowed in Upper Arlington, OH?
Upper Arlington’s Unified Development Ordinance (UDO §5.02(B)) expressly prohibits renting a residence, or any portion thereof, to any tenant for periods of less than 30 days in residential districts; bed & breakfast homestays, apartment hotels, and hotels/motels are also prohibited in single-family residential districts. Ordinance 38-2018 enacted the prohibition and Ordinance 22-2019 removed the sunset provision, making the prohibition permanent.
Is a permit required to operate a short-term rental in Upper Arlington?
No permit is currently required to operate a short-term rental in Upper Arlington.

Disclaimer

This information is for general reference only and may not reflect the most current regulations. STR regulations change frequently. Always verify requirements with official local government sources before operating a short-term rental.

Last verified: March 2026 · Suggest a correction