Columbus vs Park City
Ohio Legal with Permit | Utah Legal with Permit
Disclaimer: General information only — not legal advice. Verify with your local government.
| Requirement | Columbus, Ohio | Park City, Utah |
|---|---|---|
| Legality Status | Legal with Permit | Legal with Permit |
| Permit Fee | $75/year (primary residence); $150/year (non-primary) | $149 administrative fee + $28.74/bedroom (annual) |
| Tax Rate | 5.1% Columbus lodging excise tax + 7.5% Ohio sales tax | ~8.6% combined (state + local sales + 1% municipal TRT + 0.32% state TRT) |
| Annual Day Limit | No limit | No limit |
| Renewal Interval | Annual | Annual |
| Platform Remits Taxes | Yes | Yes |
| Max Fine Example | Up to $250 fine and/or 30 days imprisonment per violation | Daily fines per violation; license revocation for repeat offenses |
| Verdict | Both cities have comparable STR regulatory environments. | |
Columbus, Ohio
Status Legal with Permit
Permit Fee $75/year (primary residence); $150/year (non-primary)
Tax Rate 5.1% Columbus lodging excise tax + 7.5% Ohio sales tax
Day Limit No limit
Renewal Annual
Platform Tax Yes
Max Fine Up to $250 fine and/or 30 days imprisonment per violation
Park City, Utah
Status Legal with Permit
Permit Fee $149 administrative fee + $28.74/bedroom (annual)
Tax Rate ~8.6% combined (state + local sales + 1% municipal TRT + 0.32% state TRT)
Day Limit No limit
Renewal Annual
Platform Tax Yes
Max Fine Daily fines per violation; license revocation for repeat offenses
Both cities have comparable STR regulatory environments.
Columbus Overview
Governed by Columbus Code Chapter 598; BCI background check required. Properties must be in eligible zoning district.
Full Columbus guide →Park City Overview
Nightly Rental License required; only certain zones allow STRs (e.g., Old Town, Canyons Village). Areas like Prospector and Meadows Estates prohibit nightly rentals. Must pass building inspection and designate 24/7 local contact.
Full Park City guide →Frequently Asked Questions
Is it easier to Airbnb in Columbus or Park City?
Columbus is classified as "Legal with Permit" while Park City is "Legal with Permit." Columbus's permit fee is $75/year (primary residence); $150/year (non-primary) compared to $149 administrative fee + $28.74/bedroom (annual) in Park City.
Which city has higher STR taxes — Columbus or Park City?
Columbus charges 5.1% Columbus lodging excise tax + 7.5% Ohio sales tax, while Park City charges ~8.6% combined (state + local sales + 1% municipal TRT + 0.32% state TRT). Compare the full breakdown in the table above.
Which city has stricter fines for illegal short-term rentals?
Columbus: Up to $250 fine and/or 30 days imprisonment per violation. Park City: Daily fines per violation; license revocation for repeat offenses.