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Franklin County authorizes agreement with Airbnb to collect room occupancy tax
Summary
The Legislature authorized the County Treasurer to enter an agreement with Airbnb, Inc., to collect Franklin County's room occupancy tax on accommodations booked through the platform, formalizing collection efforts for short-term rentals.
Franklin County adopted Resolution No. 155 authorizing the County Treasurer to contract with Airbnb, Inc., to collect the county's room occupancy tax on reservations made via Airbnb.
The resolution notes the county's existing room-occupancy tax applies to hotels, motels, inns, vacation rentals and similar lodging, and directs the Treasurer to negotiate terms and conditions with Airbnb for collection of the county tax from individuals using the platform. The motion was offered from the floor, moved by Legislator Dabiew and seconded by Legislator Maroun; it passed unanimously.
The resolution authorizes the Treasurer to enter the agreement and does not specify collection terms or revenue-sharing arrangements; those details are to be set out in the executed contract.
