Richmond Heights, Ohio

Short-Term Rental Regulations — Cuyahoga County

Allowed (Permit Required)

STR Status

Tax: 6.5%
County-level data: No city-specific ordinance found. Showing regulations for Cuyahoga County which apply to this area.
✓ Verified against the official ordinance.View source· Last verified 6/16/2026
6.5%Tax Rate

Permit & Licensing

Permit RequiredNot specified
Renewalmonthly
Business License RequiredNot specified
WaitlistNot specified

Owner Requirements

Owner Occupancy RequiredNot specified
Primary Residence RequiredNot specified
Insurance RequiredNot specified

Limits & Restrictions

Parking RequiredNot specified

Taxes & Fees

Transient Occupancy Tax / TOT6.5%

Official Sources

cuyahogacounty.gov/fiscal-officer/departments/lodging-occupancy-tax
Data confidence: 80%Last updated: June 16, 2026

Short-term rental rules in Richmond Heights, Ohio

Richmond Heights, Ohio has no separate city ordinance, so Cuyahoga County rules apply — under which short-term rentals are allowed with a permit. A lodging/occupancy tax of 6.5% applies.

Frequently asked questions

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

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

What taxes apply to short-term rentals in Richmond Heights?

Short-term rentals in Richmond Heights are subject to a lodging/occupancy tax of 6.5%.

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

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