What should Findlay hosts know about combined tax rate is high?

Combined tax rate is high (12.75%) due to overlapping state, county, and city layers.

Are there rental limits in Findlay?

Municipal income tax (1%) applies to all rental income earned within city limits regardless of residency.

What should Findlay hosts know about hancock county and the city?

Hancock County and the City of Findlay each levy a 3% lodging tax separately.

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Eligibility5 rules

Findlay: You can have a co-host or property manager help manage your listing.
Findlay does NOT require the property to be a primary residence. Investment properties are allowed.
Findlay: Your HOA can prohibit short-term rentals even if the city allows them. Check your CC&Rs before applying.
Findlay allows STRs in the following property types: Single Family, Multi-Family, Condo, Townhouse.

Requirements8 rules

Findlay STR warning: Hancock County and the City of Findlay each levy a 3% lodging tax separately.
Findlay: Hosts must report their rental activity quarterly to the city, even if platforms collect taxes.
Findlay does not require liability insurance for STR hosts, but it is strongly recommended.
Findlay does not require STR registration.

Application process5 rules

How to set up an STR in Findlay: As of early 2024, there are no special registration fees or permits required to host a short-term rental in Findlay. However, hosts are responsible for collecting and remitting a combined 6% lodging tax and 6.75% sales tax, and must report rental income for the 1% municipal income tax.

Taxes4 rules

Ohio has a state sales tax of 0.0575% that applies to STR rentals.
Findlay: Combined tax rate is high (12.75%) due to overlapping state, county, and city layers.

Limits & restrictions4 rules

Findlay occupancy calculation: Subject to fire code occupancy limits. Count your bedrooms to determine your max guest limit.
Findlay limits stays to a maximum of 29 nights.
Findlay enforces quiet hours: 10pm-7am.
Findlay: Municipal income tax (1%) applies to all rental income earned within city limits regardless of residency.

Safety requirements1 rule

Findlay requires the following safety measures for STRs: smoke detectors, CO detectors, fire extinguisher.

Penalties1 rule

Findlay enforces the following penalties for STR violations: First offense: Warning. Second offense: Varies. Third offense: Varies.

Exemptions2 rules

Findlay: Rentals of 30+ days are generally NOT considered short-term rentals and may be exempt from STR regulations (but may have other requirements).
Findlay exempts the following from STR regulations: long-term rentals (30+ days), extended stays.

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3Are there rental night limits in Findlay?

4What are the penalties for non-compliance in Findlay?

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