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Lodging Tax Map

Ohio lodging tax on Airbnb

Verdict for Ohio

Airbnb collects
No state-level tax; only certain local taxes (Athens County, Cuyahoga County, Cincinnati, Cleveland)
You may still owe
Local lodging taxes in other areas; state sales tax if the property has five or more guest rooms; bookings made off Airbnb

Researched from Airbnb's Ohio tax page and the Ohio Department of Taxation. A third-party guide gives Cuyahoga County's bed tax as 5.5% versus 6.5% on Airbnb's page; the county was not checked. Not yet confirmed by a person; check your city and county before filing.

Tax layers

  • State sales tax on hotel lodging

    Reported
    Rate
    5.75%
    Applies to
    Stays under 30 consecutive days at establishments with five or more guest rooms; smaller properties are generally outside the state tax
    Airbnb collects
    No
    Where to register
    —
    Source

  • County, city and township lodging (bed) taxes

    Reported
    Rate
    Varies by locality
    Applies to
    Local lodging taxes; Airbnb collects in Athens County, Cuyahoga County, Cincinnati and Cleveland for stays of 29 nights or fewer
    Airbnb collects
    Partly
    Where to register
    —
    Source

Change history

No changes since we started tracking on Oct 17, 2026.

FAQ

Does Airbnb collect Ohio lodging tax?
Airbnb's Ohio page lists only local taxes: Athens County's 3% lodging tax, Cuyahoga County's 6.5% bed tax, Cincinnati's 7% short-term rental excise tax, and Cleveland's 3% transient occupancy tax, for stays of 29 nights or fewer. Hosts elsewhere are responsible for other taxes.
Does Ohio's state sales tax apply to my rental?
The Ohio Department of Taxation defines a hotel as having five or more rooms for guests, with transient stays under 30 consecutive days. A bed and breakfast with fewer than five rooms does not charge state sales tax on the room portion.

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General information, not tax advice. Confirm with your state or a tax professional.