Municipal Accommodation Tax
As of January 1, 2025, a six per cent Municipal Accommodation Tax is included on all accommodations of 30 days or less.
The Municipal Accommodation Tax (MAT) is a six per cent fee applied to accommodations of less than 30 consecutive days and includes accommodations at hotels, motels, motor hotels, lodges, inns, resorts, bed and breakfasts, or other establishment providing lodging including those sold through online platforms.
After deducting costs associated with administration and collection of the fee, half of the net revenue will be used to promote and grow the tourism industry in Greater Sudbury through The City of Greater Sudbury Community Development Corporation (operating as the GSDC).
The other half of the MAT net revenue will remain with the City of Greater Sudbury to support City programs and services, in accordance with Council direction. The first $800,000 of these funds will be allocated toward the repayment of Event Centre dept. Any remaining funds will be contributed to the tax rate stabilization reserve.
You can contact the City of Greater Sudbury regarding the MAT via the following methods:
- Call 311 and ask for the Senior Revenue Analyst - Accounts Receivable;
- From out-of-town call 705-674-4455, extension 2336; or
- Email: MAT@greatersudbury.ca.
Background/Legislation
- As part of the 2017 Provincial Budget, the Province of Ontario granted municipalities the authority to implement a tax on short term accommodations.
- Section 400.1 of the Municipal Act, 2001 and Ontario Regulation 435/17 authorize the establishment and collection of the MAT.
- By-law 2018-127
- By-law 2024-186
- Report Feb 6, 2018 Finance and Administration Committee
- Report to June 19, 2018 Finance and Administration Committee
- Release: New Municipal Accommodation Tax Takes Effect on September 1
Online Monthly MAT Remittance Report
Submit Monthly MAT Remittance Report
Forms
- Establishment Information Sheet (EIS)
- Quarterly Municipal Accommodation Tax Remittance Report
- Quarterly Reporting and Remittance Program
- Due dates for remittance and payments for Monthly Remittance
- Pre-authorized Debit Agreement - Municipal Accommodation Tax
- Municipal Accommodation Tax Quarterly Remittance Application
- Municipal Accommodation Tax Letter to Establishments
For more information, check out our Frequently Asked Questions.