Municipal Accommodation Tax - Public Engagement Survey

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Consultation has concluded

The Town of South Bruce Peninsula is considering the implementation of a Municipal Accommodation Tax (MAT). A Municipal Accommodation Tax would be added to the room bill of all visitors / guests staying at qualifying hotel and transient accommodators within the Town of South Bruce Peninsula. The MAT would be paid by the visitors / guests. Accommodators would be responsible for collecting and remitting the levied amount to the municipality. Services such as food and beverages, meeting rooms and spa services would be exempt from the tax as would accommodations rented by the month 30+days.

Ontario Regulation (O. Reg 435/17)

The Town of South Bruce Peninsula is considering the implementation of a Municipal Accommodation Tax (MAT). A Municipal Accommodation Tax would be added to the room bill of all visitors / guests staying at qualifying hotel and transient accommodators within the Town of South Bruce Peninsula. The MAT would be paid by the visitors / guests. Accommodators would be responsible for collecting and remitting the levied amount to the municipality. Services such as food and beverages, meeting rooms and spa services would be exempt from the tax as would accommodations rented by the month 30+days.

Ontario Regulation (O. Reg 435/17) indicates that 50% of the revenue collected must be used for the exclusive purpose of promoting tourism with the remaining 50% to be used by the municipality with its use unrestricted.

As residents, property owners, visitors and/or businesses in South Bruce Peninsula, we hope you will take the time to share your perspectives and insight. This online comment form will take approximately 3-5 minutes to complete. Responses will remain confidential and results will only be published in aggregate form. Your contribution is important and encouraged.

For questions pertaining to Municipal Accommodation Tax, please contact:

Michael Humble CPA,CGA
Director of Financial Services / Treasurer
Town of South Bruce Peninsula
Phone 519-534-1400 ext 106
Toll Free 877-534-1400
Fax 519-534-4862
michael.humble@southbrucepeninsula.com

If you experience any difficulty in completing this comment form, please contact:

Cherry Wyonch, CMO
Deputy Clerk
Town of South Bruce Peninsula
PO Box 310, 315 George Street
Wiarton ON N0H 2T0
Email: cherry.wyonch@southbrucepeninsula.com



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  • CLOSED: This survey has concluded.

    The Town of South Bruce Peninsula has approved in principle the establishment of a mandatory Municipal Accommodation Tax (MAT) for accommodators in the Town of South Bruce Peninsula and are seeking public comment before moving ahead further.

    A Municipal Accommodation Tax would be added to the room bill of all visitors / guests staying at qualifying hotel and transient accommodators within the Town of South Bruce Peninsula. The MAT would be paid by the visitors / guests. Accommodators would be responsible for collecting and remitting the levied amount to the municipality.

    For more information on the Implementation of a Rental Property/Accommodation Licensing Tax System please see report COM25-2020.

    Please provide your feedback on the proposed Municipal Accommodation Tax by filling out the comment form below.  Comments will be accepted until September 4, 2020.

    Consultation has concluded
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