Milford, Ohio

Short-Term Rental Regulations — Clermont County

Conditional

STR Status

Permit: RequiredFee: $500Owner Occupancy Required
✓ Verified against the official ordinance.View source· Last verified 6/19/2026
$500License Cost
300 ftBuffer Distance

Permit & Licensing

Permit RequiredYes
License Cost$500
Renewalyearly by January 15th
Permit Cap30 permits
Business License RequiredNot specified
WaitlistNot specified

Owner Requirements

Owner Occupancy RequiredYes
Primary Residence RequiredNot specified
Insurance RequiredNot specified

Limits & Restrictions

Density / Distance Capno residential STR within 300 feet of another residential STR
Parking RequiredNot specified

Taxes & Fees

Transient Occupancy Tax / TOTContact city for rates

Official Sources

milfordohio.org/departments/planning_and_zoning/short_term_rentals.php
Data confidence: 85%Last updated: June 9, 2026

Short-term rental rules in Milford, Ohio

Short-term rentals (Airbnb, Vrbo) in Milford, Ohio are allowed under certain conditions. Operators must obtain a permit (fee: $500). The property must be owner-occupied.

Frequently asked questions

Are short-term rentals allowed in Milford, Ohio?

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

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

A short-term rental permit is required, the fee is $500.

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

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