Occupancy Limits: Dublin vs Westerville
How do occupancy limits rules compare between Dublin, OH and Westerville, OH?
Westerville has fewer restrictions than Dublin.
Dublin, OH
Franklin County
Dublin applies Ohio Building Code occupancy limits, typically two persons per bedroom plus two, to all residential units including STRs. Hosts must not exceed the posted occupancy on building permits or zoning certificates.
View full Dublin rules →Westerville, OH
Franklin County
Westerville follows the Ohio Residential Code occupancy standards (two persons per bedroom plus two additional). Codified Ordinances 1301.01 adopts the International Property Maintenance Code which sets minimum square footage per occupant.
View full Westerville rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Dublin | Westerville |
|---|---|---|
| Formula | 2 per bedroom plus 2 | - |
| Example | 3BR caps at 8 | - |
| Posting | Recommended in listing | - |
| Events | Not permitted at STRs | - |
| Code | Ohio Residential Code | IPMC via Codified Ordinances 1301.01 |
| Standard | - | 2 per bedroom + 2 additional |
| Bedroom Min | - | 70 sq ft (1 person), 50 sq ft/person (2+) |
| Dwelling Min | - | 150 sq ft first + 100 sq ft each add'l |
Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.
Dublin FAQ
How many guests can my Dublin STR host?
Apply the 2-per-bedroom-plus-2 formula. A 2-bedroom home caps at 6, a 4-bedroom home at 10, subject to building egress capacity.
Who enforces this in Dublin?
Dublin code enforcement at (614) 410-4400 handles complaints.
Westerville FAQ
Who enforces this in Westerville?
Westerville code enforcement at (614) 901-6400 handles complaints.
Who enforces this in Westerville?
Westerville code enforcement at (614) 901-6400 handles complaints.
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