Regulates local government authority over short-term rental properties, extends lodging taxes, and mandates tax collection by platforms.

Ohio HB109 amends local government regulations on short-term rental properties, prohibiting bans, lotteries, occupancy limits, and occupancy requirements. It extends lodging taxes to short-term rentals and mandates tax collection by platforms. Local governments can still require registration and licensing of rentals. Fees from these regulations must fund enforcement. HB109 also mandates electronic issuance of real estate licenses.

Regulates local government authority over short-term rental properties, extends lodging taxes, and mandates tax collection by platforms.

Ohio HB109 amends local government regulations on short-term rental properties, prohibiting bans, lotteries, occupancy limits, and occupancy requirements. It extends lodging taxes to short-term rentals and mandates tax collection by platforms. Local governments can still require registration and licensing of rentals. Fees from these regulations must fund enforcement. HB109 also mandates electronic issuance of real estate licenses.