Brantford City council supports Municipal Accommodation Tax

Brantford City Council has voted in favour of moving towards the implementation of a Municipal Accommodation Tax (MAT) during their regular Council meeting on Tuesday, September 26, 2023.

The City is looking to follow in the footsteps of other municipalities by putting a four per cent tax on out of town visitors when staying at hotels, Airbnb rentals and bed and breakfasts for events such as the 55+ Summer Games. The MAT will likely be implemented early 2024.

Kara Davey, Manager of Tourism, Culture and Sport, said that the tax will generate around $824,000 a year in revenue.

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