Oxford, OH
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Short-Term Rental?
A Short-Term Rental, also known as a vacation rental, is the rental of a legally-licensed dwelling unit for periods of less than 30 consecutive days per occurrence. A Short-Term Rental License is required prior to advertising and renting your property.
Who needs to apply for a Short-Term Rental License?
Any owner renting a property for a period of 30 consecutive days or less is required to apply for a Short-Term Rental License. It is the owner(s)' responsibility to know and comply with all ordinances, resolutions and regulations that apply to short term rentals within the City of Oxford.
What if I do not obtain a Short-Term Rental License?
Renting or advertising your home for rent on a short-term basis without a license is in violation of the City of Oxford's ordinances and subject to enforcement processes. You must be in compliance with the City of Oxford's legal requirements in order to operate a short-term rental property.
What is the Short-Term Rental Tax?
This is a 6.0% tax on your gross short-term rents not already remitted by an intermediary. The tax is required for rent received for occupancy only and does not apply to non-optional fees. All Short-Term Rental properties are required to pay this tax.
When is the Short-Term Rental Tax due?
Tax payments are due quarterly no later than the 15th day of the month following the end of the prior quarter. See the list of due dates per quarter below. If there was no rental activity for the entire quarter, you are still required to submit the completed Short-Term Rental Tax form as a zero-filing.
Quarterly Tax Form Due Dates:
Q1: April 15th
Q2: July 15th
Q3: October 15th
Q4: January 15th
How are penalty and interest calculated on late payments?
PENALTIES: When a tax form is late, penalty due is equal to 10.0% of Total Tax Due, assessed once. Each month the tax continues to be late, there will be an additional 1% of the tax due added to the penalty amount.
INTEREST: There is not currently interest assessed on late Short-Term Rental tax forms.
What is the cost of a Short-Term Rental Registration?
There is a variable fee associated with the Short-Term Rental registration. The fee is based the housing type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, etc.) Please contact the City of Oxford for more information. Note: This website is not being used to collect the Short-Term Rental fees.
Does my short-term rental license apply to multiple properties?
No. You are only allowed to short-term rent one dwelling unit per license in the City of Oxford. Each Short-Term Rental requires its own license.
Do I have to display my license?
Yes. The Short-Term Rental Certificate must be always posted in an easily accessible place within the short-term rental unit.
Is the City working with Airbnb?
No. Airbnb does not collect or remit Short-Term Rental Tax to the City of Oxford on behalf of property owners and/or authorized agents.
Is the City working with Vrbo?
No. Vrbo does not collect or remit Short-Term Rental Tax to the City of Oxford on behalf of property owners and/or authorized agents.
Can I pay by credit card?
Yes. We accept all major credit cards except for American Express. The City of Oxford does not assess any convenience fee on credit card based transactions.
Can I pay by e-check?
Yes. You can select your e-check during checkout. In doing so, you authorize your bank to send the payment electronically to the City of Oxford. The City does not pull the money from your account, ever.
I need to close my account. What do I do?
Please email the City of Oxford at hhill@cityofoxford.org and include the closure date and the reason you are closing the account.
How do I amend a return?
Please email Heidi Hill at hhill@cityofoxford.org letting us know you need to file an amended return. In the email please include:
1) Your six digit registration/account number, and owner name
2) Period you need to amend (i.e. Q2 2022 form due July 15th)
3) If you overpaid or underpaid your original form
4) Brief explanation as to why the form needs to be amended
Once we receive this email we will review your account and send you further instructions.
What types of assistance can MUNIRevs provide to me?
MUNIRevs can assist you with all your system and account questions. Whether you have a question about your account or technical questions about how to do something in MUNIRevs, please reach out to our support team. We can always reach out to the City on your behalf if we need their assistance with one of your questions. You can reach MUNIRevs at blt.str.support@govos.com and by phone at (888) 751-1911.
Where are my tax forms? My Action Center is empty.
Your tax forms will be available on the 1st day of the month following the last day of the tax period. For example, the Quarter 1 (January-March) tax forms will be available in your Action Center on April 1st. If you do not see the forms you expected, simply contact MUNIRevs support for assistance.
Can I manage multiple properties with one login?
Yes, to do so, click Add accounts from your user login under Manage Your Account(s). You will need your 6 digit Account Number and the Activation Code to connect to an existing property record.
Can a property have more than one user?
Yes, each property can have an unlimited number of users. Each user is required to provide the 6 digit Account Number and the Activation Code to be authorized to connect to an existing property record.
I did not receive, or I misplaced the letter with my activation code. What do I do?
Contact MUNIRevs blt.str.support@govos.com or by phone at (888) 751-1911 for assistance. You will need to confirm account details to be verified for the account. To protect the security on property accounts, you will need written (email) permission from a registered owner or officer of the property for us to provide you with a new activation code.
Can I file a Zero File tax return through MUNIRevs?
Yes. To file a zero file tax form, select your tax form from your Action Center. Then, complete the required information on the remittance, including Gross Rents and any deductions. You will be prompted to confirm your desire to complete the return as a Zero File return.
What payment types are accepted by the City through MUNIRevs?
The City accepts ACH Debit, or e-check, as well as the following major credit cards: Visa, Mastercard and Discover.
Can I schedule a payment in MUNIRevs?
For your security, MUNIRevs does not store any payment information in the system. You will need to enter your desired payment information each time you check out.
How do I change the User on a Property?
All users need to register, just as you did, by going to the home page for that jurisdiction (i.e. https://oxfordoh.munirevs.com). They will click on the "New user? Register here!" button under "Log In". They will also need the 6 digit account number and Activation Code for the property.
I forgot my password. What do I do?
From the Log In page, click the “Forgot your password” link and follow the instructions that will be emailed to the User's registered e-mail address.
Do I have to login to MUNIRevs to see my alerts and reminders?
No. All alerts are emailed to your authenticated email address. When you login to the system, you will also see any open alerts that need to be addressed in your Action Center.
For Assistance, Contact MUNIRevs Support
blt.str.support@govos.com
(888) 751-1911
When contacting support, be sure to include the jurisdiction (Oxford, OH) and your account number in all emails or voicemails. This will help us assist you as promptly as possible. Thanks!
