Occupancy Limits: Lakewood vs Parma
How do occupancy limits rules compare between Lakewood, OH and Parma, OH?
Lakewood and Parma have similar restriction levels.
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 →Parma, OH
Cuyahoga County
Parma applies Ohio Residential Code occupancy standards to STRs: generally 2 persons per bedroom plus 2 additional, based on bedroom square footage (70 sq ft first occupant, 50 sq ft each additional).
View full Parma rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Lakewood | Parma |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | - |
| Standard | - | 2 per bedroom plus 2 |
| Bedroom Min | - | 70 sq ft for 1 |
| Code Section | - | Parma CO 1460 |
| Authority | - | Ohio Residential Code |
Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.
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.
Parma FAQ
How many guests can I host at a Parma Airbnb?
No specific STR cap, but property maintenance code effectively limits occupancy to 2 per bedroom plus 2 additional in living areas.
Who enforces this in Parma?
Parma at (440) 885-8000 handles most complaints.
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