Unincorporated Franklin County does not maintain a countywide rental registration program. Columbus adopted a rental registration ordinance in 2023 (Chapter 4559) requiring landlords to register units, but this applies only within Columbus city limits. Suburbs like Worthington, Upper Arlington, and Dublin set their own rules.
Franklin County Public Health conducts lead-based paint inspections for rentals built before 1978 upon complaint or referral under Ohio Administrative Code 3701-30. The county does not issue rental licenses for unincorporated townships. Landlords should check with the specific jurisdiction (Columbus, Grove City, Reynoldsburg, Hilliard, Westerville) for local registration requirements. Section 8 housing choice voucher units are inspected by the Columbus Metropolitan Housing Authority under HUD housing quality standards.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
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