City of Columbus

Lodging Excise Tax Forms and Resources

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Resources 

• Notice - Deadline extension in response to COVID-19 pandemic
  
• Excise Lodging Tax FAQs
• Department of Public Safety Licensing Section
• Payment Portal User Guide

 Account Creation

• Form H-2 Excise Tax New Account Questionnaire

Filing

• Payment Portal for Online Filing
• Form H-1 Hotel/Motel Monthly Return of Hotel Tax
• Form R-1 Short Term Rental Monthly Lodging Excise Tax
• Form R-1 Instructions