Night Caps: Columbus vs Grove City
How do night caps rules compare between Columbus, OH and Grove City, OH?
Columbus and Grove City have similar restriction levels.
Columbus, OH
Franklin County
Franklin County imposes no annual night caps on short-term rentals. Columbus CC 4117 does not cap total rental nights for permitted STRs, though non-owner-occupied permits face stricter density rules in some zoning districts. Bexley limits non-owner-occupied STRs to 90 rental days per year. Dublin prohibits STRs under 30 days entirely in residential zones, effectively capping stays at 0 nights.
View full Columbus rules →Grove City, OH
Franklin County
Grove City does not impose a maximum number of rental nights per year. STRs may operate year-round subject to zoning compliance and tax collection.
View full Grove City rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Columbus | Grove City |
|---|---|---|
| County | No cap | - |
| Columbus | No night cap | - |
| Bexley | 90 days non-owner | - |
| Dublin | STR prohibited | - |
| IRS | 14-day federal rule | - |
| Night Cap | - | None |
| Year-Round | - | Allowed |
| Hosted/Unhosted | - | Both permitted |
| HOA | - | May cap separately |
| Compliance | - | Zoning + tax required |
Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.
Columbus FAQ
Who enforces this in Franklin County?
Franklin County code enforcement at (614) 525-3322 handles most complaints.
Who enforces this in Franklin County?
Franklin County code enforcement at (614) 525-3322 handles most complaints.
Grove City FAQ
Who enforces this in Grove City?
Grove City code enforcement at (614) 277-3100 handles complaints.
Who enforces this in Grove City?
Grove City code enforcement at (614) 277-3100 handles complaints.
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