Chillicothe, Ohio

Short-Term Rental Regulations — Ross County

Allowed (Permit Required)

STR Status

Permit: Required
County-level data: No city-specific ordinance found. Showing regulations for Ross County which apply to this area.
✓ Verified against the official ordinance.View source· Last verified 6/9/2026

Permit & Licensing

Permit RequiredYes
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 / TOTContact city for rates

Official Sources

visitchillicotheohio.com/about/resources/overnight-rental-business/
Data confidence: 80%Last updated: June 9, 2026

Short-term rental rules in Chillicothe, Ohio

Chillicothe, Ohio has no separate city ordinance, so Ross County rules apply — under which short-term rentals are allowed with a permit. Operators must obtain a permit.

Frequently asked questions

Are short-term rentals allowed in Chillicothe, Ohio?

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

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

A short-term rental permit is required.

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

These details are verified against Chillicothe'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 Chillicothe, Ross County, or Ohio authorities — and consult a qualified attorney — before purchasing property or operating an STR. This is not legal advice.