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Short Term Rentals

A construction site with a mostly complete hotel

Proposed Miami hotel joins other lodging developments in town

Miami University plans to hire a firm to construct an on-campus hotel. The development would join two other hotels already under construction in Oxford.
Sean Scott Nov 4, 2024
An image of a vape shop on High Street

Oxford considers updates to tobacco licensing regulations, passes new moratorium on certain short term rentals

During a city council meeting Oct. 1, council members voted in favor of a new short term rental moratorium and accepted an agreement with Oxford Township for fire and EMS services. New regulations on tobacco businesses may also be on the way.
Sean Scott Oct 3, 2024
A sign labeled "601" stands in the grass in front of trees and a house

Oxford passes short term rental restrictions, sells property to Habitat for Humanity

Property owners outside the Mile Square will have to be permanent residents of their homes in order to use them as short term rentals after Oxford passed a new ordinance Aug. 20.
Sean Scott Aug 22, 2024
Oxford City Council members sit around a board room table

Oxford OKs funding for Habitat for Humanity project, proposes short term rental restrictions

Oxford City Council approved the use of grants and ARPA funding totaling nearly $1.5 million to support a future Habitat for Humanity project on Chestnut Street. Later, community development director Sam Perry presented an ordinance to rein in the short term rental market.
Sean Scott Aug 8, 2024

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