Taxes & Fees: Columbus vs Dublin
How do taxes & fees rules compare between Columbus, OH and Dublin, OH?
Dublin has fewer restrictions than Columbus.
Columbus, OH
Franklin County
Columbus levies a 5.1% hotel/motel/short-term rental excise tax under Chapter 371 of the Columbus City Codes. Hosts also pay Franklin County Convention Facilities Authority lodging tax (4.9% within Columbus) plus 7.5% combined Ohio/Franklin County sales tax. Permit fees are $75/year (primary residence) or $150/year (non-primary), plus a $20 application fee and $32 BCI background check.
View full Columbus rules →Dublin, OH
Franklin County
STR operators must collect and remit the Dublin hotel/motel lodging tax of 6 percent plus the Franklin County lodging tax (applicable to the portion of Dublin in Franklin County). Airbnb and Vrbo collect some taxes automatically but hosts are responsible for verifying compliance.
View full Dublin rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Columbus | Dublin |
|---|---|---|
| City Excise Tax | 5.1% (CC §371.02) | - |
| County Lodging Tax | 4.9% (Franklin Co.) | - |
| State + County Sales Tax | 7.5% | - |
| Annual Permit Fee | $75 or $150 | - |
| Application + BCI | $20 + $32 | - |
| Dublin Rate | - | 6 percent hotel/motel tax |
| County Tax | - | Varies by county portion |
| Filing | - | Monthly, by the 20th |
| 30-Day Rule | - | Stays 30+ days exempt |
| Code | - | Dublin Chapter 35 |
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Columbus FAQ
Do I still owe the 5.1% tax if Airbnb collects it?
Generally no separate remittance is required when Airbnb or Vrbo collects and remits the Columbus 5.1% excise tax on your behalf, but you must keep records and confirm collection. Direct bookings outside marketplace platforms still require monthly filing on the 20th through the CRISP portal.
What is the total tax burden on a Columbus STR booking?
Roughly 17.5% combined: 5.1% Columbus excise tax under Chapter 371, 4.9% Franklin County Convention Facilities Authority lodging tax inside Columbus, plus 7.5% Ohio and Franklin County sales tax. Marketplace platforms typically itemize these on the guest receipt.
Dublin FAQ
Does Airbnb collect Dublin lodging tax automatically?
Airbnb collects Ohio sales tax and certain county taxes, but Dublin's 6 percent city hotel tax may require direct filing. Hosts should verify with the Dublin Taxation Division.
Who enforces this in Dublin?
Dublin code enforcement at (614) 410-4400 handles complaints.
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