Commissioners direct staff to explore transient guest tax and short‑term rental rules; concern about zoning alignment

County economic development and legal staff briefed the Board of County Commissioners on the option of adopting a county transient guest (hotel) tax and on updating land‑use rules for short‑term rentals.

Shane (staff) summarized the statutory landscape and noted that, while the statute references a 2% cap, several local governments levy higher rates. He said some neighboring counties and cities already collect transient guest taxes and that Miami County would set its own rate; he also noted that…