Columbus, OH Short-Term Rentals: Night Caps (2026)
Limits on how many nights per year a property can be rented as a short-term rental, sometimes called annual caps or night limits.
Research in progress
We are currently verifying Columbus's specific local ordinance for night caps. In the meantime,Ohio state law generally applies, and below you'll find guidance for finding the official rules and links to related Columbus ordinances we've already verified.
Ohio State Law Context
Ohio state law provides the baseline framework for night caps across all municipalities in the state. Individual cities like Columbus may adopt additional local rules on top of state requirements, which is what makes checking your specific city ordinance important. For Columbus residents, the safest approach is to follow state law as a baseline and contact City Hall for any additional local requirements.
You can browse all Ohio short-term rentals to see how cities across the state regulate this topic.
How to find official Columbus Night Caps rules
- Search for "Columbus OH municipal code" to find your city's online code portal (Municode, eCode360, or American Legal Publishing are the most common).
- Look for chapters covering short-term rentals, zoning, nuisance, or property maintenance — that's where most night caps rules live.
- Contact Columbus City Hall's code enforcement, planning, or community development department for clarification.
- Check with your HOA if applicable — many HOAs have stricter rules than the city itself.
Other short-term rentals verified for Columbus
We've verified the following short-term rentals for Columbus: