The Hotel/Motel Grant application will open Monday Sept. 9. Applications will be due Thursday, Sept. 26.
The City of Dublin Hotel/Motel Tax Fund was established to improve the quality of life for Dublin’s residents, corporate citizens and visitors. The purpose of the Hotel/Motel Tax is to provide revenue that enhances the City’s appeal to visitors and tourists. Home to nearly 20 hotels/motels, Dublin generates funds from a 6% tax on overnight stays. These funds are invested back into the community through designated projects and events that enhance visitor appeal and encourage overnight stays. City Council annually budgets the greater of $225,000 or 6.5% of the previous year’s actual hotel/motel tax revenue to provide funding to community organizations.
The primary goal of the Hotel/Motel Tax Grant is to support the community through events and programs that enhance the resident and visitor experience in Dublin.
The application process opens in the fall of each year. Once the application period ends, City staff will review applications for completeness and eligibility. Applications will be separated into two categories: community benefit events/projects and sports tournaments. The process listed below informs but does not determine, the final grant award amounts recommendation. The Finance Committee will review all applications in the late fall and determine the final funding amount recommendation that will be made to City Council. Funding is not approved until voted on by City Council.
Hotel/Motel Tax Grant Policy & Rubric
Award recipients must submit a final report to receive reimbursement no later than 90 days after the event has concluded unless otherwise approved by the City. Reimbursements will not be administered until receipt of a complete final report. Organizations may request an additional 30 days to submit the final report with written approval from the City of Dublin
The City welcomes grant requests from federally recognized, tax-exempt, not-for-profit organizations (i.e. 501(c)(3)). Grants are made in the areas of:
The City is interested in funding organizations that demonstrate they have planned their projects to meet the community’s goals and values.
Priority is given to projects that:
Because the City cannot fund every worthwhile endeavor, resources are directed to those areas where public support will have the greatest impact. The following are not eligible for funding:
Please contact Management Analyst Emily Goliver at egoliver@dublin.oh.us or 614.410.4456.
Ace Archery | Buckeye Classic | $ 3,844 |
Arthritis Foundation | Classic Auto Show & Cruise-in | $ 14,000 |
Club Ohio Soccer | Nike Challenge Cup | $ 11,623 |
Crawford Hoying Foundation | The Dublin Market | $ 16,800 |
Crawford Hoying Foundation | Fore!Fest | $ 14,730 |
Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation | Take Steps Walk | $ 2,000 |
Dublin AM Rotary | Classic Car Show | $ 3,000 |
Dublin Arts Council | Reimagininging Public Art Through Technology and Interaction | $ 18,000 |
Dublin Education Foundation | Elevate Education | $ 2,500 |
Dublin Historical Society | Dublin Historical Society Museum and Archives | $ 20,000 |
Dublin Jerome High School | Homecoming Parade | $ 1,000 |
Dublin Scioto Lacrosse Boosters | Ohio Middle School Lacrosse State Tournament | $ 8,218 |
Dublin Soccer League | Dublin Charity Cup | $ 8,273 |
Dublin Special Olympics | Shamrock Games | $ 2,000 |
Dublin Taiko Boosters | Dublin Taiko 20th Anniversary Concert | $ 3,000 |
Dublin United | Dublin United Champions Cup | $ 6,727 |
Dublin Youth Athletics | Wayne Williams Memorial Baseball Tournament | $ 17,018 |
Historic Dublin Business Association | St. Paddy’s Crawl, Spring – April Bunny Hop, Sweet Roll, Play Nine, Summer Music Series, Dog Day in Dublin, Historic Halloween and Holly Days | $ 38,000 |
JASCO | Obon Festival | $ 3,500 |
Ohio Premier | OP Invitational | $ 8,017 |
Ohio Public Market Authority | North Market Wine Fest at Bridge Park | $ 8,000 |
One Dublin | Back to School Celebration | $ 2,500 |
The Adaptive Sports Connection | Boundless Freedom Veterans | $ 5,000 |
The Ohio State University Foundation | LiFEsports Summer Camp at Dublin City Schools | $ 7,250 |
Individuals
The following persons must file an Annual Return:
A RESIDENT of Dublin having earned income and/or who engages in a business or profession in or outside their place of residence—even if all taxes have been properly withheld. A Declaration of Estimated Tax is required for all individuals whose tax is not fully withheld or with business income if the estimated tax due is more than $200.00.
Residents who are exempt from paying the tax (e.g. pension income or under age 18) must complete a Declaration of Exemption form and submit it to our office in order to inactivate your account.
Not sure if you are resident? Check your status here.
A NONRESIDENT of Dublin having earned income in Dublin from which Dublin city income tax has not been fully withheld by your employer, and/or who engages in a business or profession in Dublin. Any taxpayer engaged in business within Dublin must file an annual return, even if a loss is claimed on the business. A declaration of estimated city income tax is required for all individuals whose estimated tax due is more than $200.00.
Nonresident Individual taxpayers seeking a refund for taxes withheld should complete a Nonresident Individual Return form.
INDIVIDUALS – Ask yourself these questions:
Self-employment income, net income from rentals, tips, commissions, etc. are taxable to the City as earned income. If you have rental property in Dublin or other business income earned within Dublin, you must file a return even if you show a loss.
If you answered “yes” to either of these questions, you are required to file a Dublin income tax return. Forms and instructions are available on our web site www.dublinohiousa.gov/taxation/ or you may call the Division of Taxation at 614.410.4460.
Businesses
The following business enterprises must file an Annual Return:
ASSOCIATIONS, CORPORATIONS, and FIDUCIARIES (ESTATES and TRUSTS) deriving income or losses from work done, services performed or rendered, and/or business conducted in Dublin.
All taxpayers engaged in business must file an annual return, even if a loss is claimed on the business. A declaration of estimated city income tax is required for all business entities with estimated tax due of $200.00 or more.
Did You Know That:
In accordance with Ohio Revised Code §718.27, the interest rate that will apply to late tax payments is calculated by adding five percentage points to the federal short-term rate (rounded to the nearest percentage point) that was in effect during the current year(s).
For 2025 the interest rate is 10%
Past interest rates:
Questions should be directed to the Division of Taxation at 614.410.4460.
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Tammy Lehnert, Director of Taxation
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