Lakewood vs Parma
How do taxes & fees rules compare between Lakewood, OH and Parma, OH?
Lakewood and Parma have similar restriction levels.
Lakewood, OH
Cuyahoga County
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.
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Cuyahoga County
Ohio imposes 5.75% state sales tax on STR stays under ORC §5739.08. Cuyahoga County imposes an additional lodging tax. Airbnb and VRBO collect and remit Ohio state and county taxes automatically. Combined effective rate in Cuyahoga County is approximately 14–15%.
View full Parma rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Lakewood | Parma |
|---|---|---|
| State Sales Tax | 5.75% | 5.75% (ORC §5739.08) |
| County Bed Tax | 6.5% (Cuyahoga County) | - |
| City Bed Tax | None | - |
| Platform Collection | Airbnb/VRBO remit automatically | Airbnb/VRBO collect and remit automatically |
| Cuyahoga County | - | County lodging tax — combined ~14–15% |
| Short-Term | - | Stays under 30 days subject to tax |
Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.
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.
Parma FAQ
What taxes do I owe on short-term rental income in Parma?
Ohio imposes 5.75% state sales tax on STR stays under ORC §5739.08. Cuyahoga County imposes an additional lodging tax. Airbnb and VRBO collect and remit Ohio state and county taxes automatically. Combined effective rate in Cuyahoga County is approximately 14–15%.
How much is the short-term rental license fee in Parma?
State Sales Tax: 5.75% (ORC §5739.08). Cuyahoga County: County lodging tax — combined ~14–15%. Platform Collection: Airbnb/VRBO collect and remit automatically. Short-Term: Stays under 30 days subject to tax.
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