Castalia, Ohio

Short-Term Rental Regulations — Erie County

Allowed (Permit Required)

STR Status

Permit: RequiredFee: $0Tax: 4%
County-level data: No city-specific ordinance found. Showing regulations for Erie County which apply to this area.
✓ Verified against the official ordinance.View source· Last verified 6/16/2026
$0License Cost
4%Tax Rate

Permit & Licensing

Permit RequiredYes
License Cost$0
Renewalone-time
Business License RequiredNot specified
WaitlistNot specified

Owner Requirements

Owner Occupancy RequiredNot specified
Primary Residence RequiredNot specified
Insurance RequiredNot specified

Limits & Restrictions

Parking RequiredNot specified

Taxes & Fees

Transient Occupancy Tax / TOT4%

Official Sources

auditor.eriecounty.oh.gov/lodging-tax
Data confidence: 90%Last updated: June 16, 2026

Short-term rental rules in Castalia, Ohio

Castalia, Ohio has no separate city ordinance, so Erie County rules apply — under which short-term rentals are allowed with a permit. Operators must obtain a permit (fee: $0). A lodging/occupancy tax of 4% applies.

Frequently asked questions

Are short-term rentals allowed in Castalia, Ohio?

Short-term rentals (including Airbnb and Vrbo) are allowed with a permit in Castalia, Ohio.

Do I need a permit to run an Airbnb in Castalia?

A short-term rental permit is required, the fee is $0.

What taxes apply to short-term rentals in Castalia?

Short-term rentals in Castalia are subject to a lodging/occupancy tax of 4%.

Where do these Castalia short-term rental rules come from?

These details are verified against Castalia's official short-term rental ordinance and updated when the rules change.

Always verify before you buy. Short-term-rental rules change often and may not be fully current here. Confirm directly with Castalia, Erie County, or Ohio authorities — and consult a qualified attorney — before purchasing property or operating an STR. This is not legal advice.