Akron does not appear to have a city-level short-term rental ordinance in our data, and we do not have records of an Ohio statewide preemption law governing STR operations. That means your property is not currently subject to a known state or city STR-specific framework in our dataset, though Ohio's 5.75% state sales tax applies to lodging stays. Because local rules can change and may exist outside our records, contact the City of Akron and Summit County directly to confirm any zoning, permitting, or tax registration requirements before hosting.
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At a Glance
Last verified 1 day agoVerified from 1 source
STR License
Yes
Tax Rate
8.75%
Potential Fines
Up to $500
Permit Status
Accepting
Full Requirements
Local Contact
Within 45 min
Yes
Akron, OH Regulations Guide
Akron does not appear to have a city-level short-term rental ordinance in our data, and we do not have records of an Ohio statewide preemption law governing STR operations. That means your property is not currently subject to a known state or city STR-specific framework in our dataset, though Ohio's 5.75% state sales tax applies to lodging stays. Because local rules can change and may exist outside our records, contact the City of Akron and Summit County directly to confirm any zoning, permitting, or tax registration requirements before hosting.
Licensing and Permits
Akron requires hosts to obtain an STR license or permit before listing their property on platforms like Airbnb or VRBO.
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Compiled from 1 official government source and continuously monitored for changes. Always verify current requirements with your local municipality before making investment or operational decisions.
Disclaimer: This guide is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. STR regulations change frequently. Always verify current requirements with your local municipality before making investment or operational decisions.
Annual registration certificate required; renewals must be submitted by January 31 each year, between 60 and 180 days before expiration.
Non-refundable application fee is $250.
Operators must designate a responsible person whose principal residence or place of business is in Summit County or an adjoining county and who can respond within 45 minutes to complaints, 24/7.
Proof of general liability insurance of at least $1,000,000 is required.
Maximum occupancy is limited to two overnight occupants per sleeping room.
Each unit must have smoke alarms, a carbon monoxide detector within 15 feet of each sleeping room, and a fire extinguisher.
Registration certificate must be displayed at the entrance with an advisory form showing responsible person contact info, police/fire contact info, egress locations, and prohibited activities.
Registration certificate number must be included in all advertisements.
A 3% short-term rental excise tax applies to gross revenues; hosting platforms may collect and remit on operators' behalf via agreement with the City Treasurer.
Tax returns due quarterly (by the last day of the month following each calendar quarter).
Rental records (rental periods, prices, agreements) must be retained for at least seven years.
Administrative fines: up to $100 first offense, up to $500 second offense, up to $1,000 third+; plus $100/week up to $4,500/year for operating or advertising an unregistered STR.
Criminal penalty: misdemeanor of the third degree, up to $500 fine and 60 days imprisonment.
A site plan identifying the number of sleeping rooms for maximum occupancy is required with the application.
Registration may be denied or revoked for delinquent taxes/utilities, prior violations, or property nuisance issues.
Enforcement & Permit Status
Permits
accepting
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Citation receipts
8 cited facts for Akron
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Every published fact below is taken from the city's own ordinance text. Quotes are verbatim — click through to the source to read them on the issuing authority's page.
Insurance minimum$1,000,000 liability
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“Proof of general liability insurance in the amount of at least one million dollars.”
“Responsible Person Information. The full legal name, mailing address, e-mail address, and phone number of the responsible person, who shall be available twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week to respond, as necessary, within forty-five minutes of notification of a complaint regarding the condition, operation or conduct of occupants of the short-term rental unit and can take remedial action as necessary to resolve such complaints.”
“63) VIEW WHAT'S CHANGED BROWSE TABLE OF CONTENTS This Code of Ordinances and/or any other documents that appear on this site may not reflect the most current legislation adopted by the Municipality.”
“any person, occupant, operator, or owner who violates or fails to comply with any of the provisions of this article shall be guilty of a misdemeanor of the third degree and shall be fined not more than five hundred dollars, imprisoned not more than sixty days, or both”
“A person, occupant, operator, or owner who has not previously been convicted of any violation of a section of the Fire Prevention Code, Health, Safety, and Sanitation Code, Litter Code, Housing Code, Zoning Code, or Building Code shall be fined not less than fifty dollars.”
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