THUNDER BAY – The city is reminding operators of short-term rental accommodations that they are required to collect and remit the municipal accommodation tax.
The five per cent tax applies to stays of less than 30 days in hotels, motels and short-term rentals, like Airbnb, VRBO and other similar platforms.
The tax is added to the booking rate and must be submitted to the city on a regular basis – either monthly or quarterly, according to a release issued on Wednesday by the City of Thunder Bay.
“Whether you rent out a room occasionally or manage several units, the requirement is the same,” said Kathleen Cannon, Thunder Bay’s director of revenue.
“All operators must register with the city.”
The money is used to support a variety of community projects, improvements to infrastructure, tourism and to enrich the local experience for residents and visitors alike.
Information about the municipal accommodation tax, or MAT tax, along with the necessary forms to register and remit, can be found at www.thunderbay.ca/mat.
