Franklin County imposes 5 percent lodging tax on all transient stays under 30 days (authorized by ORC 5739.024 and Franklin County Resolution). Columbus adds 5.1 percent city bed tax inside city limits. Plus Ohio state sales tax 5.75 percent and Franklin County sales tax 1.25 percent (total 7.5 percent state/county sales). Total STR tax burden in Columbus is approximately 17.6 percent.
Franklin County Auditor administers the 5 percent county lodging tax. Airbnb and Vrbo collect and remit county lodging tax automatically in most cases. Hosts using other platforms or direct bookings must register with County Auditor and file returns monthly or quarterly. Columbus hosts also register with City Treasurer for bed tax. Late filings incur 10 percent penalty plus interest at statutory rate. Hotel-motel tax revenue funds Greater Columbus Convention and Visitors Bureau.
Failure to collect or remit county lodging tax: 10 percent penalty plus interest, collection action by County Prosecutor. Willful tax evasion may be charged under ORC 5739.99 as felony.
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