Short-term rental & Airbnb taxes in Cleveland, OH (2026)
Short-term rental guests in Cleveland pay roughly 15.25% in combined occupancy and lodging taxes. Here's the itemized breakdown, who collects each one, and what you may need to remit yourself.
Itemized tax rates
| Tax | Rate | Who collects |
|---|---|---|
| City of Cleveland Transient Occupancy Tax3% excise tax on lodging furnished to transient guests (stays under 30 consecutive days) under CO Chapter 193; Ord. 561-2026 (effective July 1, 2026) expressly extended it to short-term rentals and their booking agents. Airbnb collects and remits it for its bookings; otherwise the vendor (owner/operator) must file monthly returns with the city's Division of Assessments and Licenses. | 3% | varies |
| Cuyahoga County Lodging (Bed) TaxCounty bed tax of 6.5% charged to every transient guest; the county fiscal officer explicitly applies it to 'airbnb rental, house rental' establishments. Monthly returns due by the 21st via the MuniRevs portal. Airbnb collects and remits for its bookings under an agreement with the county; hosts booking through other channels must register and remit. | 6.5% | varies |
| Ohio state sales tax (only if 5+ sleeping rooms)Ohio sales tax applies to lodging furnished to transient guests only by a 'hotel' - an establishment 'in which five or more rooms are used for the accommodation of...guests' (ORC 5739.01(M), (B)(2)). A typical STR offering fewer than five sleeping rooms is not subject to state/county sales tax on lodging; larger operations must also add applicable Cuyahoga County piggyback sales tax. | 5.75% | host |
What will guests pay on a Cleveland stay?
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Cleveland occupancy tax calculator
| Gross rent | $450.00 |
| City of Cleveland Transient Occupancy Tax (3%)· collection varies | $13.50 |
| Cuyahoga County Lodging (Bed) Tax (6.5%)· collection varies | $29.25 |
| Ohio state sales tax (only if 5+ sleeping rooms) (5.75%)· host remits | $25.88 |
| Total tax (15.25%) | $68.63 |
| Guest pays | $518.63 |
Estimate only. Platform collection varies by listing site and agreement; verify rates with the taxing authorities.
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Verified July 21, 2026. Informational only — not legal, tax, or financial advice. Tax rates and collection rules change; confirm current requirements with Cleveland and your booking platform.