Lodging Tax

The Village collects a 3% lodging tax for all qualifying short-term lodging establishments. This includes hotels, airbnbs, and many other types. To find out more, visit Village Code Chapter 882 or our Lodging Tax Frequently Asked Questions.

All operators of a qualifying lodging establishment must register annually and must submit lodging tax twice a year. 

  • Annual registration is due prior to April 15th, this includes a $100 fee.
  • Lodging tax for the first half of the year (January -June) is due prior to October 15th.
  • Lodging tax for the second half of the year (July-December) is due prior to April 15th.

The Lodging Tax Form can be accessed by clicking here - Lodging Tax Form

You may refer to the graphic below for information on this process:

 Lodging Tax 2023

Ordinance 2017-14 "Enacting New Chapter 882 Entitled Lodging Excise Tax of the Codified Ordinances of the Village of Yellow Springs, Ohio Effective January 1, 2018" on September 5, 2017. This ordinance implements a lodging tax of 3% on all lodging establishments within the Village beginning January 1, 2018 with collections beginning on July 31, 2018. Please refer to the ordinance in full by clicking here.

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