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Toledo, OH Rental Property Rules: Repairs & Habitability (2026)

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Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified September 2026

Key Facts

Governing chapter
TMC Chapter 1763
Certificate
Certificate of Property Code Compliance (CPCC)
Inspector fee
$25 annual registration
Repair window
90 days, one 90-day extension allowed
Certificate validity
3 years, annual inspection required
First-offense fine
$250; rises to $500, then $1,000

Summary

Toledo landlords cited for Housing or Health Code violations must obtain a Certificate of Property Code Compliance before renting or conveying the unit again. The certificate requires a registered inspector's sign-off and expires after three years.

The owner of any residential dwelling unit(s) within the City of Toledo, who has been issued orders under Toledo Municipal Health and/or Housing Code shall apply for and obtain a Certificate of Property Code Compliance (CPCC), pursuant to this section, prior to renting or conveying an interest in the dwelling unit(s) within thirty (30) days of failing to comply with orders issued. ... Any owner found liable pursuant to Section 1763.05(a) shall be fined two hundred fifty dollars ($250.00). A second violation within two years by an owner shall result in a fine of five hundred dollars ($500.00). A third and any subsequent violation by an owner within two years shall result in a fine of one thousand dollars ($1,000.00).

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Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: 2026 S-105: Complete to June 30, 2026).

Full Breakdown

02). 04). The inspection covers electrical, heating and plumbing systems and the building structure, roof, gutters, siding, for safety and habitability, and must be filed with the Commissioner within thirty days of application. 03(a)-(b)). 03(c)-(d)). 03(e)).

Violations & Fines

Renting or conveying an interest in a unit found in violation of the Housing/Health Code without the required CPCC draws a Notice of Liability from the Department of Economic and Business Development or Department of Neighborhoods, with no more than one notice per 72-hour period for the same violation (§ 1763.05(a)-(c)). A first violation carries a $250 fine, a second within two years $500, and a third or subsequent violation within two years $1,000; fines are enforceable by civil action (§ 1763.05(d), (f)). Appeals of a Notice of Liability go through Section 1726.04, and failing to appeal is treated as an admission of liability.

Frequently Asked Questions

When does a Toledo landlord need a CPCC?
Only after the unit has been issued orders under the Toledo Municipal Health and/or Housing Code: the owner then has thirty days to apply for a Certificate of Property Code Compliance before renting or conveying the unit again, per § 1763.02.
Who can inspect the property for the CPCC?
A Registered Inspector certified by the State of Ohio, the Ohio Building Officials Association, or otherwise deemed qualified by the Commissioner of Building Inspection, and registered with the Division of Building Inspection for a $25 annual fee under § 1763.04.
How long does a Toledo CPCC last?
Three years from issuance, but it requires an annual inspection to remain valid and can be voided earlier if the Commissioner finds the property fire-damaged, vandalized, stripped, or structurally unsound, per § 1763.03(d).
What happens if a landlord rents without a required CPCC?
The City can issue a Notice of Liability with fines starting at $250 for a first violation, rising to $500 for a second within two years and $1,000 for a third, under § 1763.05(d); the owner can appeal under § 1726.04.

Sources & Official References

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