Summary
Applicant Kyle Parks told the board that roughly 86% of Lorain's short-term rentals aren't collecting the 6% lodging tax, costing the city maybe $100,000 a year. The administration said a consultant has identified 93 operators and compliance work is underway.
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Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Nov 4, 2026.
Impact analysis
Roughly $100,000 a year in potentially uncollected lodging tax revenue for the city, per the applicant's estimate.
The city budget and compliant operators who pay their taxes.
Non-collecting operators may face surprise back-tax bills, as Parks did to the tune of $18,000.
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