Accommodation Tax

The accommodation tax is also known as the tourism marketing levy. Accommodation Tax is set at 4%. It is collected from any person who - for a daily charge, fee or remuneration - is accommodated, lodges or stays in a room or building in St. John's that is under the Tourist Establishments Act or owned by Memorial University. A portion of the accommodation tax is provided to our partner Destination St. John's to support marketing and promotion of tourism.

The Municipal Taxation Act, passed by the Government of Newfoundland, governs accommodation tax. Hotels and other tourist establishments must pay this fee to the City on the following schedule:

We require a quarterly accommodation tax report showing the total room revenue and the amount of the levy being remitted. The report can be completed and submitted electronically to accommodationtax@stjohns.ca.