The Town will be holding a Public Information Centre (PIC) to discuss the proposed implementation of a Municipal Accommodation Tax (MAT) in the Town of Lincoln.
What is a Municipal Accommodation Tax?
A Municipal Accommodation Tax (MAT) is a levy imposed by a local government or municipality on the price of overnight accommodations in its jurisdiction. Typically applied to hotels, motels, inns, bed and breakfasts, and other lodging establishments, this tax is collected from guests at the time of their booking. The primary purpose of the MAT is to generate additional revenue for the municipality to support various initiatives, such as tourism promotion, tourism infrastructure development, and public services, which directly or indirectly benefit both visitors and residents alike.
By implementing this tax on accommodations, municipalities can fairly distribute the costs of hosting tourists and maintaining tourism-related amenities, all without burdening local residents with increased taxes.
Public Engagement
The Town has arranged for in-person public engagement to allow residents and interested members of the public an opportunity to learn more about Municipal Accommodation Tax and ask questions to Town staff.
This project is in the early stages and the Town will begin seeking public input to help determine the MAT rate and other important details for this tax.
Public consultation is integral to all Town of Lincoln projects, and the community is encouraged to attend.
The Public Information Centre is scheduled to be held as follows:
- September 20, 2023
- 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
- Council Chambers | Town Hall | 4800 South Service Rd | Beamsville, ON
Please also consider completing our MAT survey to help determine the best MAT structure for the Town of Lincoln.
Learn more about Municipal Accommodation Tax ahead of the PIC at Speak Up Lincoln.