By Tim Schneider, Toledo Regional Chamber of Commerce
Toledo City Council has scheduled a public hearing on a proposal that would require permits for the operation of short-term rental units in the city. The hearing on Ordinance 267-21 will take place at an in-person meeting before Council’s Regional Growth, Development & Small Business Enterprise Committee on Wednesday, June 23 at 3:00 p.m.
The intent of the proposal is to address potential public safety and nuisance concerns at some of these properties. If approved, a $50 permit would be required for each short-term rental unit and would be valid for one year. The ordinance would also establish occupancy and parking limits, neighborhood notification requirements, and safety standards. Those operating without a permit could be fined a maximum penalty of $500.
It has been stated that the proposal was narrowly developed to avoid discouraging local growth of the short-term rental market, while ensuring the safety of occupants and minimizing impacts on neighborhoods. Other cities in Ohio have adopted regulations on the operation of short-term rental units in recent years, including Columbus, Cleveland, and Cincinnati.
The Toledo Regional Chamber of Commerce will continue to monitor the status of this legislation given its potential impact on this and related business activity in the city. All in-person Council committee meetings are held in Council Chambers on the first floor of One Government Center located on Jackson Boulevard in downtown Toledo.
It has been stated that the proposal was narrowly developed to avoid discouraging local growth of the short-term rental market, while ensuring the safety of occupants and minimizing impacts on neighborhoods. Other cities in Ohio have adopted regulations on the operation of short-term rental units in recent years, including Columbus, Cleveland, and Cincinnati.
The Toledo Regional Chamber of Commerce will continue to monitor the status of this legislation given its potential impact on this and related business activity in the city. All in-person Council committee meetings are held in Council Chambers on the first floor of One Government Center located on Jackson Boulevard in downtown Toledo.
 | Tim Schneider As Manager for Local Government Advocacy, Tim Schneider advocates for local policies and laws that safeguard and foster a pro-business environment in the Toledo Region. Tim has more than 10 years of legislative and public policy experience with the local, state and federal levels of government. |
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