Ohio Rental licensing / registration

Do landlords need a rental license or registration in Ohio?

Ohio requires owners of residential rental property to file their name, address and phone number (or those of a responsible officer, partner or trustee for an entity), plus the property's street address and parcel number, with the county auditor, and to update the filing within 60 days of any change. Statute text: "An owner of residential rental property shall file with the county auditor of the county in which the property is located the following information" (R.C. 5323.02).

Verified Source: R.C. 5323.02 · last checked 2026-10-17