OTTAWA COUNTY HOTEL LODGING EXCISE TAX

 

TAX:  For the purpose of providing revenue with which to meet the needs of Ottawa County in making contributions to the convention and visitors’ bureau operating within the county, an excise tax is hereby levied on transactions by which lodging by a hotel is or is to be furnished to transient guests.

     The tax is three percent (3%) on all rents paid or to be paid by the transient guest for the lodging. 

 

REGISTRATION:  Within thirty (30) days after commencing business, each operator of any hotel renting lodging to transient guests shall register said hotel with the Ottawa County Auditor and obtain from the auditor a “Transient Occupancy Registration Certificate: to be posted on the premises.  Information booklets and registration forms are available at the Ottawa County Auditor’s office.

 

SHORT TERM RENTALS: Any property owner renting one or more rooms or homes in Ottawa County is required to register for the Ottawa County Hotel Lodging Excise Tax.