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HB 161 Ohio House · 136th Legislature (2025-2026)

Extend sales, use and local lodging taxes to short-term rentals

Summary
To amend sections 351.01, 351.021, 353.06, 5739.01, 5739.08, 5739.09, 5739.091, and 5741.01 of the Revised Code to extend sales and use taxes and local lodging taxes to short-term rentals and to require collection of those taxes by short-term rental platforms.
Issues: ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesThe bill extends sales, use, and local lodging taxes to short-term rentals, which expands the tax base and increases potential revenue for state and local budgets.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingExtending taxes to short-term rentals may indirectly disincentivize their proliferation, potentially increasing the availability of units for long-term housing and improving affordability.65% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Mar 12, 2025 Last action Mar 19, 2025
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Committee
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Mar 19, 2025
Committee
Referred to committee
lower
Mar 12, 2025
Introduced
Introduced
lower
2 primary · 2 co-sponsors

Sponsors

Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Photo of Adam Bird
Adam Bird
RRepublican
OH
63
P
Photo of Jim Thomas
Jim Thomas
RRepublican
OH
49
Co
Photo of Mark Hiner
Mark Hiner
RRepublican
OH
98
Co
Photo of Sean Brennan
Sean Brennan
DDemocratic
OH
14