Municipal Accommodation Tax (MAT)

The Municipality of Kincardine investigated the implementation of a Municipal Accommodation Tax (MAT) and Short-Term Rental Accommodation (STRA) licensing. On September 10, 2025 Council directed staff to:

  • Move forward and bring back the process, draft by-law and recommended option to administer STRA Licensing on a cost recovery basis.
  • Bring back the process, draft by-law and recommended option to administer the MAT.

In November 2025, Council received a draft bylaw and licensing framework. Council directed staff to revise the bylaw to include at least a two-tiered system. This has delayed the implementation of the STRA which was scheduled to launch in January 2026.   

Questions or wanting more information about the Municipal Accommodation Tax?

Contact Lorie Fioze, Manager of Strategic Initiatives by e-mail or at 519-396-3468.

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The Municipality of Kincardine
1475 Concession 5, R.R.
#5, Kincardine, ON N2Z 2X6
Phone: 519-396-3468
F.: 519-396-8288

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