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Off-Market Investment Properties in Columbus, OH

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Local Facts for Columbus Investors

Where things happen for a property in Columbus. This is general information, not legal advice. Rules change, so confirm with the office or a local real estate attorney before you rely on it.

County
Franklin County
Deeds and records
The Franklin County Recorder records deeds, mortgages and other real estate documents. Recorded documents can be searched online at franklin.oh.publicsearch.us.
Foreclosure sales
Ohio uses judicial foreclosure. The Franklin County Sheriff conducts foreclosure sales online at franklin.sheriffsaleauction.ohio.gov (RealAuction), with auctions beginning each Friday at 9:00 a.m. Eastern unless a court order requires an in-person sale at the Franklin County Courthouse.
Property records
Franklin County Auditor Property Search
Local rules for owners
  • Renting all or part of a home in Columbus for less than 30 nights requires a short-term rental permit from the License Section of the Department of Building and Zoning Services (City Code Chapter 598). Applicants must obtain a BCI background check and confirm the property's zoning first.
  • The Franklin County Auditor enforces R.C. 5323.02 rental registration: owners must file owner and property information within 60 days of notice or of any change, and out-of-state owners must designate an in-state contact.

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FAQ

Where are foreclosure sales held for Columbus properties?

Ohio uses judicial foreclosure. The Franklin County Sheriff conducts foreclosure sales online at franklin.sheriffsaleauction.ohio.gov (RealAuction), with auctions beginning each Friday at 9:00 a.m. Eastern unless a court order requires an in-person sale at the Franklin County Courthouse.

Where are deeds recorded for Columbus properties?

The Franklin County Recorder records deeds, mortgages and other real estate documents. Recorded documents can be searched online at franklin.oh.publicsearch.us.

Does Columbus have rules for rental property owners?

Renting all or part of a home in Columbus for less than 30 nights requires a short-term rental permit from the License Section of the Department of Building and Zoning Services (City Code Chapter 598). Applicants must obtain a BCI background check and confirm the property's zoning first. The Franklin County Auditor enforces R.C. 5323.02 rental registration: owners must file owner and property information within 60 days of notice or of any change, and out-of-state owners must designate an in-state contact.

Ohio Rules That Apply Here

Closings, transfer tax, the foreclosure process and wholesaling rules are set at the state level.

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