Marketing Levy By-law Changes are Now in Effect
As of January 1, 2024, the Municipality of the County of Richmond Marketing Levy By-Law is now applicable to all accommodations in Richmond County.
The Marketing Levy which was amended in 2023, now applies to ALL fixed-roof accommodation providers within the Municipality, as required to be registered under the Nova Scotia Tourism Accommodation Registration Act. This now applies to all short-term rentals, which include AirBNB.
As of January 1, 2024, three percent (3%) of the Purchase Price of the Accommodation is being collected.
The Levy payment must be remitted to the Municipality on a monthly basis along with the pdf Remittance Form. (57 KB) Payments can be mailed or made in-person at the Administration Municipal Building at 2357 Hwy 206, P.O. Box 120, Arichat, NS, B0E 1A0.
Your first payment in February 2024 will cover January 2024 payment and so forth. Remember to indicate the time frame your remittance covers.
For assisstance or if you have any questions, call 902-226-2400.