Municipal Accommodation Tax Feasibility

Frontenac County is exploring the feasibility of a Municipal Accommodation Tax (MAT)—a tool used by many Ontario municipalities to collect a small tax (often 4%) on short-term accommodations like hotels, resorts, bed & breakfasts, and vacation rentals (e.g., Airbnb).

Over the coming months, County staff will study how a MAT could work in Frontenac, including who it would apply to, how much revenue it might generate, and how those funds could support tourism-related services, infrastructure, and promotion.

The project will also examine potential costs, legal requirements, and how the tax would be managed.

The County will connect with accommodation providers, tourism partners, local municipalities, and the public to gather input and answer questions. Public engagement opportunities will be posted on this page and shared through County communication channels.

Once the research and engagement are complete, a report will be presented to County Council outlining the findings and potential next steps.

Survey

From September 22 - November 16, Tourism Businesses, Community Members and Short Term Rental hosts are invited to participate in a survey discussing Tourism and the potential implementation of a MAT.
Click Here to Take the Survey.

Open Houses

There will be four in-person Open Houses (drop-in format) hosted across Frontenac County on October 29 & 30

• Frontenac Islands - October 29, 2025: 11:30 AM - 1:00 P.M. at Marysville Town Hall - Register Here
• South Frontenac - October 29, 2025: 5:30 - 7:00 P.M. at Verona Lions Centre - Register Here
• Central Frontenac - October 30, 2025: 5:30 - 7:00 P.M. at Soldier's Memorial Hall - Register Here
• North Frontenac - October 30, 2025: 9:00 - 10:30 AM at North Frontenac Municipal Offices - Register Here

Virtual Short Term Rental Session

This online discussion will be geared at engaging our partners who host visitors through short-term rentals.
Details: November 13 from 6:30 - 8:30 PM (Registration Link forthcoming)