Urbana, Ohio

Short-Term Rental Regulations — Champaign County

Allowed (Permit Required)

STR Status

Permit: Required
✓ Verified against the official ordinance.View source· Last verified 6/9/2026

Permit & Licensing

Permit RequiredYes
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 / TOT3% city + 3% county = 6% total

Official Sources

urbanaohio.com/lodging-tax.html
Data confidence: 90%Last updated: June 9, 2026

Short-term rental rules in Urbana, Ohio

Short-term rentals (Airbnb, Vrbo) in Urbana, Ohio are allowed with a permit. Operators must obtain a permit. A lodging/occupancy tax of 3% city + 3% county applies.

Frequently asked questions

Are short-term rentals allowed in Urbana, Ohio?

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

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

A short-term rental permit is required.

What taxes apply to short-term rentals in Urbana?

Short-term rentals in Urbana are subject to a lodging/occupancy tax of 3% city + 3% county .

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

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