Short-term rental & Airbnb taxes in Columbus, OH (2026)
Short-term rental guests in Columbus pay roughly 5.1% 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 Columbus lodging excise tax on short-term rentalsAdministered by the Columbus Division of Income Tax under City Code Chapter 371. Hosts must open a business tax account, collect the tax, and file/remit monthly by the 20th for the previous month. Airbnb's Ohio tax-collection list does not include Columbus, so hosts remit this tax themselves. Rentals of 30+ consecutive days by the same guest are exempt. | 5.1% | host |
What will guests pay on a Columbus stay?
Enter a nightly rate to see the itemized occupancy-tax cost.
Columbus occupancy tax calculator
| Gross rent | $450.00 |
| City of Columbus lodging excise tax on short-term rentals (5.1%)· host remits | $22.95 |
| Total tax (5.1%) | $22.95 |
| Guest pays | $472.95 |
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 Columbus and your booking platform.