Taxes & Fees: Cleveland vs Lakewood
How do taxes & fees rules compare between Cleveland, OH and Lakewood, OH?
Cleveland and Lakewood have similar restriction levels.
Cleveland, OH
Cuyahoga County
Cleveland short-term rental operators collect Ohio 5.5 percent state lodging tax plus Cuyahoga County 6.5 percent lodging tax, totaling roughly 12 percent, plus city registration fees.
View full Cleveland rules →Lakewood, OH
Cuyahoga County
Lakewood STRs are subject to Cuyahoga County 5.5% lodging tax and Lakewood municipal income tax at 1.5% on rental income. Ohio has no state-level lodging tax. Airbnb and Vrbo auto-collect county lodging tax on most bookings.
View full Lakewood rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Cleveland | Lakewood |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio State Component | 5.5 percent | - |
| Cuyahoga County Tax | 6.5 percent | - |
| Combined Rate | About 12 percent | - |
| Platform Collection | Airbnb and Vrbo auto-collect | Airbnb/Vrbo auto-collect county |
| City Registration | Annual fee required | - |
| County Tax | - | Cuyahoga 5.5% |
| Municipal Lodging | - | None |
| Income Tax | - | Lakewood 1.5% via RITA |
| State Tax | - | 0% (no OH lodging tax) |
Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.
Cleveland FAQ
Does Airbnb handle the taxes?
Airbnb collects and remits the Cuyahoga County lodging tax for most Cleveland listings under a voluntary collection agreement.
Do I need to register with the city?
Yes. Cleveland requires rental dwelling registration and an STR-specific registration through Building and Housing.
Lakewood FAQ
What taxes do I owe on short-term rental income in Lakewood?
STR operators must collect and remit Ohio state sales tax (5.75%) plus the Cuyahoga County lodging tax (6.5%). Platforms like Airbnb collect and remit state/county taxes automatically. Lakewood does not levy a separate municipal bed tax.
How much is the short-term rental license fee in Lakewood?
State Sales Tax: 5.75%. County Bed Tax: 6.5% (Cuyahoga County). City Bed Tax: None. Platform Collection: Airbnb/VRBO remit automatically.
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