What is the lodging tax rate for short-term rentals in Ottawa County, OH?

The combined lodging tax rate in Ottawa County is 3%..

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Ottawa County, OH

Short-Term Rental Regulations

Combined lodging tax is 3%. Ottawa County has no verified city-level short-term-rental ordinance. Ottawa County rules are what apply at this address. What applies: OH state lodging tax 5.75%; no state-level registration is required. OH state sales tax 5.75% applies to lodging under 30 days. County lodging taxes additional. Vendor's License required from OH Dept of Taxation.

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