Taxes


City Income TaxThe Regional Income Tax Agency (RITA) administers the City’s income tax collections. For questions about income taxes contact RITA at 800.860.7482. To file online, visit RITA's website.

The City of Sandusky's income tax rate is 1.25%.

Property TaxesIf you are looking for information about property taxes for Erie County, they are administered through the Erie County Treasurer's Office; or via telephone: 419.627.7701. 

Parking TaxThe City of Sandusky collects an 8% Parking Occupancy Tax (effective January 1, 2022). The Parking Tax is due on the 20th of each month for the previous month tax collection. Ordinance No. 21-174 – Parking Tax

Parking Tax Return Form

For questions about the collection of the Parking Tax, call 419.627.5776.

Admission TaxThe City of Sandusky collects an 8% Admission Tax (effective January 1, 2022). The Admission Tax is due on the 25th of each month for the previous month tax collection. Ordinance No. 23-122 – Admission Tax

Admission Tax Return Form

For questions about the collection of the Admission Tax, call 419.627.5776.

Transient Rental TaxFor your convenience, the City of Sandusky has partnered with Erie County to collect the City of Sandusky’s transient rental tax in conjunction with Erie County’s lodging tax which will allow the City’s transient rental owners to file one (1) online tax form and make payment for both the City and County lodging / transient occupancy taxes due.
Chapter 193 Transient Occupancy Tax

Property owners will need to complete the following: 
At the time the return is filed, the full amount of the tax collected shall be remitted. There is NO cost for registration with Erie County. Additional information is available at the Erie County Auditor’s Website, or you may call their office at 419.627.7743.