On this page:
1. General Information
2. Information for Guests
3. Information for Accommodation Owners/Operators
The Town of The Blue Mountains has approved a four percent (4%) Municipal Accommodation Tax (MAT), which will take effect on Monday, January 6, 2025.
A Municipal Accommodation Tax (MAT) is a fee collected on short-term and overnight accommodations. It is paid by visitors when they book a room with a local accommodation provider. The tax is being implemented by the Town of The Blue Mountains.
General Information
- This is a mandatory tax that must be paid when the accommodation is paid for.
- The tax applies to all overnight stays of less than 30 days in the Town of The Blue Mountains for transient accommodation. This includes but is not limited to a hotel, motel, campground, lodge, inn, resort, bed and breakfast, Short-Term Rental Accommodation, Commercial Resort Unit or other establishment providing lodging.
- This is a tax on accommodations only, and other services such as meeting room rentals, food and beverage, parking, and room service are exempt.
Revenue generated by the MAT will be used to support the local tourism industry. This includes investment in tourism-related infrastructure, enhanced tourism marketing and promotion, events and festivals, and tourism product development.
Information for Guests
This section contains information for guests staying at transient accommodations, such as hotels, motels, chalets and bed and breakfasts. The MAT tax applies to all types of accommodations, including those booked through platforms like Airbnb, VRBO, Bookings.com and others.
Information for Accommodation Owners/Operators
The information in this section is intended for accommodation owners and operators. If you have questions or need assistance, please email the Town's MAT Administrator.
Registration and tax remittance details will be available in January. The process will be completed online through a specialized website. Details are being finalized and will be sent to accommodation providers when available.
To support the implementation of the tax, the first remittance report due date for all operators will be April 30, 2025. Payment must be made within 15 days after the remittance report is submitted. Following the first payment, operators will have the option to choose either monthly or quarterly remittance payments.