Cleveland Heights, Ohio

Short-Term Rental Regulations — Cuyahoga County

Allowed (Permit Required)

STR Status

Permit: Required
✓ Verified against the official ordinance.View source· Last verified 6/8/2026

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

Minimum Night Stay1 for owner-occupied; 7 for non-owner-occupied
Max Nights Per Year29 days in any two-month period
Parking RequiredYes

Taxes & Fees

Transient Occupancy Tax / TOTContact city for rates

Official Sources

clevelandheights.gov/DocumentCenter/View/17386
Data confidence: 93%Last updated: June 8, 2026

Short-term rental rules in Cleveland Heights, Ohio

Short-term rentals (Airbnb, Vrbo) in Cleveland Heights, Ohio are allowed with a permit. Operators must obtain a permit.

Frequently asked questions

Are short-term rentals allowed in Cleveland Heights, Ohio?

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

Do I need a permit to run an Airbnb in Cleveland Heights?

A short-term rental permit is required.

Are there stay limits for short-term rentals in Cleveland Heights?

Yes — Cleveland Heights sets a minimum stay of 1 night and a cap of 29 rental nights per year.

Where do these Cleveland Heights short-term rental rules come from?

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