Oregon, Ohio

Short-Term Rental Regulations — Lucas County

Allowed (Permit Required)

STR Status

Permit: RequiredFee: $250.00
✓ Verified against the official ordinance.View source· Last verified 6/19/2026
$250.00License Cost
500 ftBuffer Distance

Permit & Licensing

Permit RequiredYes
License Cost$250.00
Renewalannual
Business License RequiredNot specified
WaitlistNot specified

Owner Requirements

Owner Occupancy RequiredNot specified
Primary Residence RequiredYes
Insurance RequiredYes

Limits & Restrictions

Density / Distance CapNo short-term rental unit shall be established on a lot or lots within three-hundred (300) linear feet of street frontage of any other short-term rental unit. No two (2) short-term rental units shall be located in the same building or on the same lot.
Parking RequiredYes

Taxes & Fees

Transient Occupancy Tax / TOTContact city for rates

Official Sources

codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/oregon/latest/oregon_oh/0-0-0-49008
Data confidence: 97%Last updated: June 8, 2026

Short-term rental rules in Oregon, Ohio

Short-term rentals (Airbnb, Vrbo) in Oregon, Ohio are allowed with a permit. Operators must obtain a permit (fee: $250.00). The home must be the host's primary residence.

Frequently asked questions

Are short-term rentals allowed in Oregon, Ohio?

Short-term rentals (including Airbnb and Vrbo) are allowed with a permit in Oregon, Ohio. The home must be the host's primary residence.

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

A short-term rental permit is required, the fee is $250.00.

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

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