Taxes & Fees: Dublin vs Westerville
How do taxes & fees rules compare between Dublin, OH and Westerville, OH?
Dublin and Westerville 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 →Westerville, OH
Franklin County
Westerville imposes a 3% transient occupancy (lodging) tax on stays under 30 days under Codified Ordinances Chapter 183. Franklin County adds a 5.9% lodging tax; Delaware County (for properties north of I-270) adds 6%. Airbnb collects Ohio state tax and some county tax automatically but hosts should verify remittance.
View full Westerville rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Dublin | Westerville |
|---|---|---|
| Dublin Rate | 6 percent hotel/motel tax | - |
| County Tax | Varies by county portion | - |
| Filing | Monthly, by the 20th | Monthly or quarterly with Income Tax Div |
| 30-Day Rule | Stays 30+ days exempt | - |
| Code | Dublin Chapter 35 | - |
| Westerville Tax | - | 3% |
| Franklin County | - | 5.9% |
| Delaware County | - | 6% |
| State Tax | - | None (Ohio has no state lodging 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.
Westerville FAQ
Does Airbnb collect all Westerville taxes?
Airbnb collects Ohio sales tax and in many cases the county lodging tax, but hosts usually must separately register, collect, and remit the Westerville 3% municipal lodging tax.
Who enforces this in Westerville?
Westerville code enforcement at (614) 901-6400 handles complaints.
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