Occupancy Limits: Cleveland vs Lakewood
How do occupancy limits rules compare between Cleveland, OH and Lakewood, OH?
Cleveland and Lakewood have similar restriction levels.
Cleveland, OH
Cuyahoga County
Cleveland limits STR occupancy to two guests per bedroom plus two additional, typically capped at ten total, and prohibits events that exceed the registered sleeping capacity.
View full Cleveland rules →Lakewood, OH
Cuyahoga County
Lakewood limits STR occupancy based on Ohio Building Code and local housing standards under Codified Ordinance 1341. Typical limit is 2 persons per bedroom plus 2 additional occupants. Overcrowding may trigger housing code enforcement.
View full Lakewood rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Cleveland | Lakewood |
|---|---|---|
| Formula | 2 per bedroom plus 2 | - |
| Typical Cap | 10 overnight total | - |
| Event Limit | 1.5x sleeping capacity | - |
| Code Basis | ORC 3781 building code | - |
| Violations | Revocation after 3 in 12 months | - |
| Code | - | Lakewood C.O. 1341 (IPMC) |
| Bedroom | - | 70 sq ft for 1, 50 sq ft each for 2+ |
| Typical Formula | - | 2 per bedroom plus 2 |
| Enforcement | - | Housing Division |
| Fine | - | $150 per occurrence |
Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.
Cleveland FAQ
How many guests can stay in a 2-bedroom STR?
Under the two-per-bedroom plus two formula, the limit is typically six overnight guests.
Can I host a wedding at an STR?
Not without a special event permit. Daytime gatherings above 1.5 times sleeping capacity are treated as events.
Lakewood FAQ
Who enforces this in Lakewood?
Lakewood at (216) 529-4000 handles most complaints.
Who enforces this in Lakewood?
Lakewood at (216) 529-4000 handles most complaints.
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