Cleveland short-term rental operators collect Ohio 5.5 percent state lodging tax plus Cuyahoga County 6.5 percent lodging tax, totaling roughly 12 percent, plus city registration fees.
Short-term rentals in Cleveland are subject to Ohio state lodging taxes and Cuyahoga County excise taxes. The combined transient occupancy tax burden typically includes the Ohio state component and the Cuyahoga County lodging tax administered by the County Fiscal Office, together reaching roughly 12 percent of the room rate. Airbnb and Vrbo collect and remit the county portion automatically under voluntary collection agreements for most Cleveland listings, but operators listing on smaller platforms or direct bookings must register with the Cuyahoga County Fiscal Office and file monthly returns. At the city level, Cleveland charges an annual short-term rental registration fee and a rental dwelling registration fee under the Department of Building and Housing. Failure to collect lodging tax can result in assessments, interest, and penalties; failure to register the rental dwelling can result in fines and prohibition from listing.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
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