Lake Of Bays Council Approves Municipal Accommodation Tax To Boost Tourism

Lake Of Bays Council Approves Municipal Accommodation Tax To Boost Tourism

At its Tuesday, October 14, 2025 meeting, Lake of Bays Township Council approved a by-law to implement a Municipal Accommodation Tax (MAT), effective January 1, 2026. Guests staying at hotels, motels, bed and breakfasts and short-term rental accommodations in Lake of Bays will be subject to a four percent (4%) MAT. The tax aligns with provincial regulations and with neighbouring communities including Huntsville, Bracebridge and Gravenhurst. The …

Lake of Bays moves forward with a 4% Municipal Accommodation Tax starting Jan. 1, 2026 - Huntsville Doppler

Despite opposition from some, at its Tuesday, October 14, 2025, meeting, Lake of Bays Council approved the bylaw to implement a Municipal Accommodation Tax (MAT), effective January 1, 2026. Patti Dryden, Owner of Tally Ho Lakefront Cottage Rentals, appealed to council to reconsider the tax before voting on the bylaw to implement it. “During this challenging economic time, when both the Federal and Provincial governments are encouraging Canadians…