Short-term rentals in Ohio local government
What Ohio city councils, county boards and school districts are deciding about short-term rentals — plain-English summaries written from official agendas and minutes, updated as meetings happen.
74 Ohio meetings since 2024 covered short-term rentals. Counts are directional — coverage varies by place and platform.
Places in Ohio with the most short-term rentals activity
- Highland Heights, OH (10)
- Hudson, OH (7)
- Norwood, OH (6)
- Berea, OH (6)
- Fairview Park, OH (6)
- Fairport Harbor, OH (5)
- Cleveland, OH (4)
- Athens County, OH (4)
- Mayfield Heights, OH (4)
- New Franklin, OH (3)
- Painesville, OH (3)
- Gambier, OH (2)
Latest matching meetings
Council to vote on withdrawing from joint recreation district, new trash rates
The City Council will hold second readings and votes on withdrawing from the Huron Joint Recreation District, establishing a Parks & Recreation Advisory Board, and setting 2027 residential trash collection rates. New business includes a moratorium on new short-term rental permits, a contract for firewall services…
Norwood City Council to consider new short-term rental laws and street tax levies
City Council is reviewing ordinances to update zoning codes for group homes and establish licensing for short-term rentals. The body is also considering resolutions to levy additional taxes for the repair of streets, roads, and bridges.
Council considers new short-term rental laws and several street improvement projects
Norwood City Council is reviewing ordinances to regulate short-term rental licensing and recovery housing. The body is also considering grant and loan agreements for infrastructure projects on Lexington, Wesley, and Wayland Avenues.
City Council to adopt 2027 tax budget and consider 8‑mill property tax levy
The Norwood City Council will introduce several ordinances to update the Planning and Zoning Code, including changes to group homes, open space, short‑term rental lodging businesses, and transit system access points. The council will also consider a resolution adopting the 2027 tax budget and an emergency resolution…
Council reviews short-term rental enforcement data and potential new regulations
Summit County Council will discuss enforcement data for short-term rentals and consider additional regulations. The body will also review and potentially approve changes to Park City Fire Service District personnel policies and the county's chart of positions. Additionally, the council will consider the Restaurant Tax…
Council to vote on short-term rental regulations
City Council will hold a third reading and likely vote on amendments to Chapter 876 regulating short-term rentals. They will also consider multiple resolutions including contracts for fiber network build-out, stormwater pond design at Darrow Park ($135,857), and a senior transportation program van donation ($58,000)…
Council to consider new short-term rental regulations
The Committee of the Whole will discuss and vote on multiple emergency ordinances, including a new regulatory framework for short-term rentals, a property purchase for Fire Station No. 23 on Madison Avenue, a land swap with the Cleveland Metropolitan School District, and contract renewals for airport parking and…
Commission to consider bed-and-breakfast and short-term rental permits
The Gambier Planning and Zoning Commission will review multiple zoning certificate and conditional use permit applications. Items include a bed-and-breakfast at 100 Duff Street, a short-term rental at 307 E. Wiggin Street, temporary tents for Pelotonia, a solar panel system at 103 Meadow Lane, and a driveway extension…
Zoning Board denies short-term rental variance, approves Burger King signs
The Board of Zoning Appeals considered two appeals. They denied a use variance for a short-term rental at 555 E. Milton St. due to lack of hardship and absent appellant. They approved a variance for additional wall signs at the Burger King at 1845 W. State St. to support national branding.
Council to vote on new Zoning District 11 along South Darrow Road
The City Council will hold a third reading and vote on establishing Zoning District 11 along the South Darrow Road Corridor, amending the land development code. Other notable actions include repealing local campaign contribution limits, altering council agenda introduction rules, adopting a public records policy, and…
Committee to consider new ordinance regulating short-term rentals
The committee will discuss Ordinance 561-2026, which would create new regulations for short-term rentals in Cleveland, including changes to the transient occupancy tax and zoning rules for one-family districts. This ordinance would amend multiple existing code sections and repeal a previous limited lodging provision.
Council to decide on renewal of 4.1 mill tax levy
The Berea City Council will hold third readings on an ordinance to levy an excise tax on short-term rentals and a tax increment financing district for Front Street Townhomes. First readings include a zoning change to permit hookah bars, renewal of the city's 4.1 mill operating levy, and a charter amendment to create…
Council discusses zoning changes, short-term rentals, and public art installation
The City Council Workshop includes discussions on establishing a new Zoning District 11 along the South Darrow Road Corridor and amending short-term rental policies. Additional items include a proposed sculpture donation for Veterans Way Park and several legislative updates scheduled for the May 19 meeting.
Council discusses new Zoning District 11 and short-term rental amendments
City Council will discuss three main items: authorizing a donated Hudson sign sculpture at Veterans Way Park, amending short-term rental regulations, and establishing a new Zoning District 11 along South Darrow Road. They will also review a consent agenda and proposed legislation for the May 19 meeting, including…
Public hearing on new Zoning District 11 along South Darrow Road
Council will hold a public hearing on proposed Zoning District 11, a major zoning change along the South Darrow Road corridor. They will also consider consent agenda items including a $54,000 marketing contract for the Fiber-to-the-Home project, and several ordinances on campaign finance repeal, public records, and…
Council to consider tax incentives for Front Street Townhomes
The Berea City Council will hold a regular meeting on May 4, 2026. They will vote on several ordinances, including creating a tax increment financing district for Front Street Townhomes and imposing an excise tax on short-term rentals. Other items include naming a road Veterans Parkway, authorizing a slope repair…
Council discusses new Zoning District 11 for South Darrow Road corridor
Council will discuss proposed amendments to create Zoning District 11 along South Darrow Road, including a public hearing scheduled for May 5. Other discussions include safety improvements on SR 303, the Public Works Department overview, an update on the Hudson Innovation Park, and a draft short-term rental ordinance…
Council to consider moratorium on data center permits and new short-term rental rules
Cleveland City Council will hold first readings on emergency ordinances, including a moratorium on data center permits and a new ordinance regulating short-term rentals. Council will also vote on contracts, land transfers, board appointments, and accept a $315,000 grant for renewable power projects. Several ceremonial…
Council to vote on short-term rental regulations and lodging tax
The council will take a final vote on an ordinance regulating short-term residential rentals (ORD. 3-1) and consider a related lodging excise tax amendment (ORD. 4-4) in second reading. Other items include a tax renewal levy resolution, a street slope repair contract for West Bridge Street, and the creation of a tax…
Council to vote on short-term rental regulations and lodging tax
The Berea City Council will hold a regular meeting with administrative reports and committee updates. Under legislation, they have second readings for a new chapter regulating short-term rentals (ORD 3-1), replacement of rental permit rules (ORD 3-2), and a resolution for a 4.1 mill tax levy renewal (RES 3-3). First…
Planning Commission to discuss group homes, PUD, and short-term rental zoning updates
The Norwood Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on proposed updates to group homes zoning to align with state law, and will discuss updates to Planned Unit Development (PUD) and short-term rental zoning codes. The commission may vote to table, continue, or recommend these ordinances to City Council. The…
Council to approve emergency ordinances for NOPEC grant, CRA deal, and budget.
The Berea City Council will consider several emergency ordinances during its March 16 meeting. Ordinances include authorizing actions for the Northeast Ohio Public Energy Council (NOPEC) 2026 Energized Community Grant funds, permitting the mayor to enter a Community Reinvestment Area agreement with Wikle Properties…
BZA to hear sign variance and short-term rental requests
The Board of Zoning Appeals will hold hearings for two specific property requests. The board will determine if variances or conditional uses are granted for sites on E State Street.
Hudson City Council to discuss short-term rental policy and police operations
City Council will review updates to the Police Department's 2026 operational status and proposed amendments to short-term rental regulations. The body is also considering several infrastructure contracts and land transactions for a future meeting.
Council to discuss short-term rental ordinance and police overview
City Council will discuss a proposed ordinance amending Chapter 876 on short-term rental operations, a Police Department overview from Chief Tabak, and an Adopt-a-Spot beautification program. The workshop also reviews a large consent agenda for March 17 including contracts for police body cameras ($328,293.76)…
Planning Commission to discuss zoning updates for short-term rentals, PUDs, group homes
The Norwood Planning Commission is meeting to approve its agenda and minutes, then will hold discussions on three zoning code items: short-term rentals, planned unit developments, and group homes. No new business is listed, so the meeting is primarily a discussion session on these zoning updates.
Council will consider an ordinance regulating short‑term rental operations
The New Franklin City Council meeting will address pending legislation, including Ordinance No. 25‑0‑04 to regulate short‑term rental operations. The council will also approve the minutes from the February 18, 2026 meeting and hear public comments. Additional agenda items include the mayor’s report and routine…
Planning Commission to discuss zoning code updates
The Norwood Planning Commission is meeting to discuss potential updates to the zoning code, specifically regarding short-term rentals, planned unit developments, and group homes. No new business is on the agenda, and no formal decisions are scheduled; the discussion is preliminary.
Avon City Council discusses zoning changes and short-term rental moratorium
City Council is reviewing several ordinances related to zoning amendments and land use regulations. The session includes discussions on a multi-jurisdictional emergency response agreement and a road resurfacing project.
Council will discuss the Resident Short‑Term Rental Focus Group findings
The Berea City Council held a work session on November 10, 2025. The council discussed Sunshine Compliance, general matters, and the results of the Resident Short‑Term Rental Focus Group. No formal actions or votes were scheduled.
Commission discusses area housing development projects like Ridges, LIHTC, SAOP, Woods Edge
The Affordable Housing Commission will review short‑term rental issues and provide updates on several housing development projects, including Ridges, LIHTC projects, SAOP, and Woods Edge. Committee reports will cover nominations, new development ideas, neighborhood revitalization efforts, and communication updates…
City Council approves fire equipment and short-term rental rules
The New Franklin City Council approved resolutions to purchase cardiac monitors for the fire department and transfer funds to the fire district. The council also introduced an ordinance to regulate short-term rentals.
Board of Zoning Appeals to hear short-term rental appeal and variance request
The Board of Zoning Appeals will review an administrative appeal regarding a short-term rental registration and a request for a zoning variance. These decisions determine if specific properties can bypass standard zoning or registration rules.
Council to consider tax levy rates and zoning and rental amendments
The City Council will hold a first reading for resolutions regarding Halloween hours and tax levy rates. The body will also hold second readings for proposed ordinances amending the planning and zoning code and short-term rental prohibitions.
Zoning Commission reviews text amendments on animal uses, signs, and rentals
The Colerain Township Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on six zoning text amendments, including updates to agricultural and animal-keeping standards, signage compliance, waiver regulations, swimming pool setbacks, use permissions, and short-term rental rules. A presentation summarizes public engagement on…
Council to consider prohibiting short-term rentals in Highland Heights
The City Council will first approve the minutes from the July 22, 2025 meeting. It will then discuss a proposal to prohibit short-term rentals within the city. Miscellaneous items will also be addressed before adjournment.
Zoning Commission to vote on six text amendments including signage and short-term rentals
The Colerain Township Zoning Commission will meet on August 19, 2025, to discuss and potentially approve six text amendments to the zoning resolution. These include changes to signage compliance, administrative waivers, swimming pool setbacks, and short-term rental regulations. The meeting will also include procedural…
City Council considers new 3% lodging tax on hotels, inns, and short-term rentals
Council will vote on creating a new Chapter 194 of the city code to impose a 3% excise tax on all hotel, inn, bed-and-breakfast, and short-term rental stays. The tax would fund general municipal operations, with 25% of revenue earmarked for arts and entertainment and another 25% for parks and recreation. The ordinance…
Council considers new 3% lodging tax on hotels, short-term rentals
City Council is considering a new lodging tax of 3% on hotels, inns, bed and breakfasts, and short-term rental dwellings. The tax would fund general operations, with 25% of revenue earmarked for arts and entertainment and 25% for parks and recreation. The ordinance includes registration, reporting, and penalty…
Council considers firefighter contract and short-term rental ban
Highland Heights City Council will review a collective bargaining agreement for firefighters and a software support contract. The body is also considering ordinances regarding street lighting assessments and a prohibition on short-term rentals.