Back to SearchA new survey is asking residents of Port Colborne to share their thoughts on potential changes to the City’s Municipal Accommodation Tax (MAT).
The City’s current MAT was implemented in 2022 with the purpose of generating additional revenue to support economic growth and promote tourism in Port Colborne. The current MAT applies a four per cent tax to overnight stays of 30 days or less at camping sites and Sugarloaf Marina boat slips.
The new MAT may include other types of accommodation like hotels, motels, bed and breakfasts, resorts, RV and trailer park sites, short-term rentals and other lodging establishments.
Participants are asked if they operate an accommodations business, how they would be impacted by an expanded MAT, as well as any additional feedback they might have.
Along with Port Colborne, more than 50 municipalities in Ontario have implemented MAT, and many of these municipalities have tailored the review and implementation process to match the unique characteristics of their communities. Port Colborne aims to do the same.
The survey can be accessed at www.portcolborne.ca/MATsurvey and will close on Wednesday, Oct. 30.
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