Taxes & Fees: Dublin vs Grove City
How do taxes & fees rules compare between Dublin, OH and Grove City, OH?
Dublin and Grove City have similar restriction levels.
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 →Grove City, OH
Franklin County
Grove City STR operators pay the Franklin County 5.9 percent hotel/motel lodging tax. Ohio has no state-level lodging tax. Airbnb and Vrbo auto-collect the county tax for most Franklin County listings.
View full Grove City rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Dublin | Grove City |
|---|---|---|
| Dublin Rate | 6 percent hotel/motel tax | - |
| County Tax | Varies by county portion | 5.9 percent Franklin County |
| Filing | Monthly, by the 20th | - |
| 30-Day Rule | Stays 30+ days exempt | - |
| Code | Dublin Chapter 35 | - |
| State Tax | - | 0 percent (Ohio) |
| City Tax | - | None in Grove City |
| Exemption | - | 30+ day stays |
| Platforms | - | Auto-collect county tax |
Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.
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.
Grove City FAQ
What taxes do I owe on short-term rental income in Grove City?
STR operators in Grove City must collect and remit Franklin County 4% occupancy tax and Ohio/Franklin County combined 7.5% sales tax. No city-specific lodging excise tax. Total tax burden approximately 11.5%.
How much is the short-term rental license fee in Grove City?
County Occupancy Tax: 4% (Franklin County CFA). Sales Tax: 7.5% OH + Franklin County. City Tax: None. Total Approx.: ~11.5% combined.
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