Short-Term Rentals in Lucas County, OH (2026)
1 county-level rule, plus city-specific rules for 1 city in Lucas County, Ohio.
Verified from official government sources
Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Lucas County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.
Taxes & Fees
Lucas County levies a hotel/motel lodging tax under ORC 5739.09 that applies to short-term lodging. County remittance forms show 7% and 10% tiers. This is separate from the state sales tax and any Toledo permit fee.
Lucas County lodging tax on short-term rentals
Some RestrictionsORC 5739.09(A)(1)
A board of county commissioners may, by resolution adopted by a majority of the members of the board, levy an excise tax not to exceed three per cent on transactions by which lodging by a hotel is or is to be furnished to transient guests.
Short-Term Rentals by City in Lucas County
1 cities in Lucas County have their own short-term rentals rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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