Groveport, Ohio

Short-Term Rental Regulations — Franklin County

Allowed (Permit Required)

STR Status

Permit: RequiredFee: $125.00Business License Required
✓ Verified against the official ordinance.View source· Last verified 6/19/2026
$125.00License Cost

Permit & Licensing

Permit RequiredYes
License Cost$125.00
Renewalannual
Business License RequiredYes
WaitlistNot specified

Owner Requirements

Owner Occupancy RequiredNot specified
Primary Residence RequiredNot specified
Insurance RequiredYes

Limits & Restrictions

Max Nights Per Year14 consecutive nights per visit
Density / Distance Capgroup housing must be at least 1,000 feet from any other group housing; no more than one group house on the same residentially zoned block
Parking RequiredYes

Taxes & Fees

Transient Occupancy Tax / TOTContact city for rates

Zoning Restrictions

  • Permitted (P) in all four residential zoning districts listed in land use matrix

Official Sources

groveport.org/DocumentCenter/View/7101/Ord-2024-032-Amending-Zoning-Code?bidId=
Data confidence: 92%Last updated: June 9, 2026

Short-term rental rules in Groveport, Ohio

Short-term rentals (Airbnb, Vrbo) in Groveport, Ohio are allowed with a permit. Operators must obtain a permit (fee: $125.00).

Frequently asked questions

Are short-term rentals allowed in Groveport, Ohio?

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

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

A short-term rental permit is required, a business license is also required, the fee is $125.00.

Are there stay limits for short-term rentals in Groveport?

Yes — Groveport sets a cap of 14 rental nights per year.

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

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