Taxes & Fees: Euclid vs Lakewood
How do taxes & fees rules compare between Euclid, OH and Lakewood, OH?
Euclid and Lakewood have similar restriction levels.
Euclid, OH
Cuyahoga County
Cuyahoga County lodging tax of 6.5 percent applies to STR stays under 30 days. No separate Euclid municipal bed tax. Airbnb and Vrbo auto-collect county tax. RITA income tax applies to rental earnings.
View full Euclid 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 | Euclid | Lakewood |
|---|---|---|
| County Lodging Tax | 6.5 percent | - |
| City Bed Tax | None | - |
| Euclid Income Tax | 2.85 percent via RITA | - |
| Rental Registration | About 75 dollars annually | - |
| Platform Collection | Airbnb, Vrbo auto-collect county | Airbnb/Vrbo auto-collect county |
| 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.
Euclid FAQ
Do I owe Euclid a bed tax?
No. Euclid has no municipal lodging tax. Only the 6.5 percent Cuyahoga County tax applies.
Is rental income taxable in Euclid?
Yes. Euclid municipal income tax of 2.85 percent applies to rental profits, filed through RITA.
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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