Lucas County imposes no primary-residence requirement, and Toledo's Chapter 702 does not require an STR to be the owner's primary residence. Non-owner-occupied whole-home rentals are permitted if licensed and compliant.
Neither Lucas County nor the City of Toledo restricts short-term rentals to primary residences. Toledo's ordinance allows both owner-occupied and non-owner-occupied STRs, requiring the operator to hold a permit, carry insurance, meet life-safety standards, and name a local responsible party rather than live on site. Some Lucas County townships could, in theory, adopt owner-occupancy conditions through zoning under ORC 519, but this is uncommon. Note that pending Ohio state legislation has proposed limiting local owner-occupancy mandates. Always verify with your specific municipality before buying a dedicated STR.
Not applicable as a standalone rule; general STR permit violations in Toledo carry $100 per week up to $500 for unpermitted operation.
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