Louisville, Ohio

Short-Term Rental Regulations — Stark County

Conditional

STR Status

Permit: RequiredOwner Occupancy Required
✓ Verified against the official ordinance.View source· Last verified 6/9/2026
600 ftBuffer Distance

Permit & Licensing

Permit RequiredYes
Renewal1 year
Business License RequiredNot specified
WaitlistNot specified

Owner Requirements

Owner Occupancy RequiredYes
Primary Residence RequiredNot specified
Insurance RequiredYes

Limits & Restrictions

Density / Distance Cap600 ft
Parking RequiredYes

Taxes & Fees

Transient Occupancy Tax / TOTContact city for rates

Zoning Restrictions

  • conditional use permit required in residential districts; signs permitted in B districts with zoning certification

Official Sources

Data confidence: 90%Last updated: June 9, 2026

Short-term rental rules in Louisville, Ohio

Short-term rentals (Airbnb, Vrbo) in Louisville, Ohio are allowed under certain conditions. Operators must obtain a permit. The property must be owner-occupied.

Frequently asked questions

Are short-term rentals allowed in Louisville, Ohio?

Short-term rentals (including Airbnb and Vrbo) are allowed under certain conditions in Louisville, Ohio. The property must be owner-occupied.

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

A short-term rental permit is required.

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

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